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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,913.32, 389,021.38 and 154,586.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,913.32, 389,021.38 and 154,586.20 is: 213,318.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,913.32 : 389,021.38 = 154,586.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,913.32/389,021.38 = 154,586.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,913.32x = 389,021.38 × 154,586.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,913.32x = 60,137,336,852.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,137,336,852.96/281,913.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,318.54

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