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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,056.87, 389,248.59 and 154,736.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,056.87, 389,248.59 and 154,736.21 is: 213,541.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,056.87 : 389,248.59 = 154,736.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,056.87/389,248.59 = 154,736.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,056.87x = 389,248.59 × 154,736.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,056.87x = 60,230,849,618.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,230,849,618.20/282,056.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,541.51

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