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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,102.97, 389,302.47 and 154,779.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,102.97, 389,302.47 and 154,779.07 is: 213,595.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,102.97 : 389,302.47 = 154,779.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,102.97/389,302.47 = 154,779.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,102.97x = 389,302.47 × 154,779.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,102.97x = 60,255,874,255.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,255,874,255.30/282,102.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,595.32

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