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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,121.57, 389,334.56 and 154,797.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,121.57, 389,334.56 and 154,797.06 is: 213,623.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,121.57 : 389,334.56 = 154,797.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,121.57/389,334.56 = 154,797.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,121.57x = 389,334.56 × 154,797.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,121.57x = 60,267,845,244.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,267,845,244.39/282,121.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,623.67

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