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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,937.68, 389,091.72 and 154,613.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,937.68, 389,091.72 and 154,613.32 is: 213,376.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,937.68 : 389,091.72 = 154,613.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,937.68/389,091.72 = 154,613.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,937.68x = 389,091.72 × 154,613.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,937.68x = 60,158,762,613.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,158,762,613.71/281,937.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,376.10

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