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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,065.84, 389,227.51 and 154,741.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,065.84, 389,227.51 and 154,741.43 is: 213,530.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,065.84 : 389,227.51 = 154,741.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,065.84/389,227.51 = 154,741.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,065.84x = 389,227.51 × 154,741.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,065.84x = 60,229,622,659.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,229,622,659.23/282,065.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,530.37

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