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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,068.36, 389,264.48 and 154,747.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,068.36, 389,264.48 and 154,747.72 is: 213,557.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,068.36 : 389,264.48 = 154,747.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,068.36/389,264.48 = 154,747.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,068.36x = 389,264.48 × 154,747.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,068.36x = 60,237,790,756.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,237,790,756.99/282,068.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,557.42

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