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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,000.07, 389,157.98 and 154,674.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,000.07, 389,157.98 and 154,674.75 is: 213,449.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,000.07 : 389,157.98 = 154,674.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,000.07/389,157.98 = 154,674.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,000.07x = 389,157.98 × 154,674.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,000.07x = 60,192,913,267.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,192,913,267.01/282,000.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,449.99

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