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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,808.08, 388,897.48 and 154,495.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,808.08, 388,897.48 and 154,495.44 is: 213,204.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,808.08 : 388,897.48 = 154,495.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,808.08/388,897.48 = 154,495.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,808.08x = 388,897.48 × 154,495.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,808.08x = 60,082,887,287.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,082,887,287.49/281,808.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,204.98

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