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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,917.48, 389,051.46 and 154,585.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,917.48, 389,051.46 and 154,585.48 is: 213,330.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,917.48 : 389,051.46 = 154,585.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,917.48/389,051.46 = 154,585.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,917.48x = 389,051.46 × 154,585.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,917.48x = 60,141,706,688.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,141,706,688.80/281,917.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,330.89

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