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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,096.88, 389,294.20 and 154,773.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,096.88, 389,294.20 and 154,773.38 is: 213,587.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,096.88 : 389,294.20 = 154,773.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,096.88/389,294.20 = 154,773.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,096.88x = 389,294.20 × 154,773.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,096.88x = 60,252,380,315.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,252,380,315.10/282,096.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,587.55

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