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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,892.52, 389,019.54 and 154,576.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,892.52, 389,019.54 and 154,576.72 is: 213,320.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,892.52 : 389,019.54 = 154,576.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,892.52/389,019.54 = 154,576.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,892.52x = 389,019.54 × 154,576.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,892.52x = 60,133,364,509.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,133,364,509.11/281,892.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,320.18

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