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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,867.04, 388,973.75 and 154,542.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,867.04, 388,973.75 and 154,542.33 is: 213,266.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,867.04 : 388,973.75 = 154,542.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,867.04/388,973.75 = 154,542.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,867.04x = 388,973.75 × 154,542.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,867.04x = 60,112,908,861.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,112,908,861.13/281,867.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,266.90

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