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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,827.25, 388,920.78 and 154,502.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,827.25, 388,920.78 and 154,502.94 is: 213,213.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,827.25 : 388,920.78 = 154,502.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,827.25/388,920.78 = 154,502.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,827.25x = 388,920.78 × 154,502.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,827.25x = 60,089,403,937.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,089,403,937.09/281,827.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,213.61

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