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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,948.08, 389,093.36 and 154,622.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,948.08, 389,093.36 and 154,622.56 is: 213,381.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,948.08 : 389,093.36 = 154,622.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,948.08/389,093.36 = 154,622.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,948.08x = 389,093.36 × 154,622.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,948.08x = 60,162,611,402.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,162,611,402.20/281,948.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,381.88

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