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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,879.04, 388,990.26 and 154,554.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,879.04, 388,990.26 and 154,554.34 is: 213,283.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,879.04 : 388,990.26 = 154,554.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,879.04/388,990.26 = 154,554.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,879.04x = 388,990.26 × 154,554.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,879.04x = 60,120,132,900.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,120,132,900.73/281,879.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,283.45

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