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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,954.64, 389,108.64 and 154,634.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,954.64, 389,108.64 and 154,634.88 is: 213,402.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,954.64 : 389,108.64 = 154,634.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,954.64/389,108.64 = 154,634.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,954.64x = 389,108.64 × 154,634.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,954.64x = 60,169,767,853.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,169,767,853.36/281,954.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,402.30

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