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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,818.27, 388,918.17 and 154,492.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,818.27, 388,918.17 and 154,492.75 is: 213,204.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,818.27 : 388,918.17 = 154,492.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,818.27/388,918.17 = 154,492.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,818.27x = 388,918.17 × 154,492.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,818.27x = 60,085,037,608.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,085,037,608.27/281,818.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,204.91

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