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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,977.74, 389,135.34 and 154,653.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,977.74, 389,135.34 and 154,653.03 is: 213,424.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,977.74 : 389,135.34 = 154,653.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,977.74/389,135.34 = 154,653.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,977.74x = 389,135.34 × 154,653.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,977.74x = 60,180,959,411.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,180,959,411.08/281,977.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,424.50

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