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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,067.38, 389,246.22 and 154,741.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,067.38, 389,246.22 and 154,741.86 is: 213,540.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,067.38 : 389,246.22 = 154,741.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,067.38/389,246.22 = 154,741.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,067.38x = 389,246.22 × 154,741.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,067.38x = 60,232,684,080.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,232,684,080.77/282,067.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,540.06

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