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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,776.32, 388,849.56 and 154,457.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,776.32, 388,849.56 and 154,457.28 is: 213,150.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,776.32 : 388,849.56 = 154,457.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,776.32/388,849.56 = 154,457.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,776.32x = 388,849.56 × 154,457.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,776.32x = 60,060,645,366.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,060,645,366.80/281,776.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,150.08

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