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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,807.08, 388,896.10 and 154,494.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,807.08, 388,896.10 and 154,494.44 is: 213,203.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,807.08 : 388,896.10 = 154,494.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,807.08/388,896.10 = 154,494.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,807.08x = 388,896.10 × 154,494.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,807.08x = 60,082,285,187.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,082,285,187.68/281,807.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,203.60

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