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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,035.25, 389,208.65 and 154,711.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,035.25, 389,208.65 and 154,711.16 is: 213,501.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,035.25 : 389,208.65 = 154,711.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,035.25/389,208.65 = 154,711.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,035.25x = 389,208.65 × 154,711.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,035.25x = 60,214,919,003.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,214,919,003.94/282,035.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,501.39

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