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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,991.60, 389,145.74 and 154,667.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,991.60, 389,145.74 and 154,667.70 is: 213,439.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,991.60 : 389,145.74 = 154,667.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,991.60/389,145.74 = 154,667.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,991.60x = 389,145.74 × 154,667.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,991.60x = 60,188,275,797.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,188,275,797.26/281,991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,439.96

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