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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,777, 388,852.35 and 154,453.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,777, 388,852.35 and 154,453.46 is: 213,145.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,777 : 388,852.35 = 154,453.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,777/388,852.35 = 154,453.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,777x = 388,852.35 × 154,453.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,777x = 60,059,590,886.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,059,590,886.63/281,777
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,145.82

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