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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,923.48, 389,059.74 and 154,591.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,923.48, 389,059.74 and 154,591.48 is: 213,339.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,923.48 : 389,059.74 = 154,591.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,923.48/389,059.74 = 154,591.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,923.48x = 389,059.74 × 154,591.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,923.48x = 60,145,321,015.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,145,321,015.02/281,923.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,339.17

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