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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,843.22, 388,943.55 and 154,516.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,843.22, 388,943.55 and 154,516.08 is: 213,232.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,843.22 : 388,943.55 = 154,516.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,843.22/388,943.55 = 154,516.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,843.22x = 388,943.55 × 154,516.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,843.22x = 60,098,032,687.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,098,032,687.28/281,843.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,232.14

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