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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,818.89, 388,910.04 and 154,495.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,818.89, 388,910.04 and 154,495.38 is: 213,203.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,818.89 : 388,910.04 = 154,495.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,818.89/388,910.04 = 154,495.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,818.89x = 388,910.04 × 154,495.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,818.89x = 60,084,804,415.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,084,804,415.62/281,818.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,203.61

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