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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,960, 389,069.28 and 154,602.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,960, 389,069.28 and 154,602.08 is: 213,331.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,960 : 389,069.28 = 154,602.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,960/389,069.28 = 154,602.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,960x = 389,069.28 × 154,602.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,960x = 60,150,919,952.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,150,919,952.10/281,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,331.39

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