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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,053.52, 389,239.94 and 154,729.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,053.52, 389,239.94 and 154,729.11 is: 213,529.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,053.52 : 389,239.94 = 154,729.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,053.52/389,239.94 = 154,729.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,053.52x = 389,239.94 × 154,729.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,053.52x = 60,226,749,492.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,226,749,492.65/282,053.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,529.51

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