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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,938.92, 389,079.66 and 154,606.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,938.92, 389,079.66 and 154,606.14 is: 213,358.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,938.92 : 389,079.66 = 154,606.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,938.92/389,079.66 = 154,606.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,938.92x = 389,079.66 × 154,606.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,938.92x = 60,154,104,385.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,154,104,385.11/281,938.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,358.64

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