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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,849.80, 388,944.30 and 154,521.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,849.80, 388,944.30 and 154,521.04 is: 213,234.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,849.80 : 388,944.30 = 154,521.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,849.80/388,944.30 = 154,521.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,849.80x = 388,944.30 × 154,521.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,849.80x = 60,100,077,738.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,100,077,738.07/281,849.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,234.42

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