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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,921.98, 389,057.67 and 154,589.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,921.98, 389,057.67 and 154,589.98 is: 213,337.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,921.98 : 389,057.67 = 154,589.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,921.98/389,057.67 = 154,589.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,921.98x = 389,057.67 × 154,589.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,921.98x = 60,144,417,424.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,144,417,424.15/281,921.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,337.10

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