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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,833.08, 388,944.55 and 154,514.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,833.08, 388,944.55 and 154,514.04 is: 213,237.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,833.08 : 388,944.55 = 154,514.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,833.08/388,944.55 = 154,514.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,833.08x = 388,944.55 × 154,514.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,833.08x = 60,097,393,756.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,097,393,756.48/281,833.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,237.54

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