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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,825.24, 388,913.82 and 154,501.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,825.24, 388,913.82 and 154,501.88 is: 213,209.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,825.24 : 388,913.82 = 154,501.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,825.24/388,913.82 = 154,501.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,825.24x = 388,913.82 × 154,501.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,825.24x = 60,087,916,347.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,087,916,347.98/281,825.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,209.85

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