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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,081.72, 389,283.66 and 154,762.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,081.72, 389,283.66 and 154,762.68 is: 213,578.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,081.72 : 389,283.66 = 154,762.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,081.72/389,283.66 = 154,762.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,081.72x = 389,283.66 × 154,762.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,081.72x = 60,246,582,501.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,246,582,501.81/282,081.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,578.47

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