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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,838.08, 388,951.46 and 154,519.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,838.08, 388,951.46 and 154,519.04 is: 213,244.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,838.08 : 388,951.46 = 154,519.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,838.08/388,951.46 = 154,519.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,838.08x = 388,951.46 × 154,519.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,838.08x = 60,100,406,205.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,100,406,205.80/281,838.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,244.45

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