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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,832.64, 388,929.06 and 154,509.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,832.64, 388,929.06 and 154,509.13 is: 213,222.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,832.64 : 388,929.06 = 154,509.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,832.64/388,929.06 = 154,509.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,832.64x = 388,929.06 × 154,509.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,832.64x = 60,093,090,692.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,093,090,692.32/281,832.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,222.61

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