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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,015.04, 389,178.72 and 154,689.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,015.04, 389,178.72 and 154,689.76 is: 213,470.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,015.04 : 389,178.72 = 154,689.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,015.04/389,178.72 = 154,689.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,015.04x = 389,178.72 × 154,689.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,015.04x = 60,201,962,793.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,201,962,793.91/282,015.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,470.75

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