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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,791.76, 388,872.63 and 154,464.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,791.76, 388,872.63 and 154,464.62 is: 213,161.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,791.76 : 388,872.63 = 154,464.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,791.76/388,872.63 = 154,464.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,791.76x = 388,872.63 × 154,464.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,791.76x = 60,067,061,076.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,067,061,076.99/281,791.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,161.17

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