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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,134.97, 389,340.95 and 154,809.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,134.97, 389,340.95 and 154,809.45 is: 213,634.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,134.97 : 389,340.95 = 154,809.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,134.97/389,340.95 = 154,809.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,134.97x = 389,340.95 × 154,809.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,134.97x = 60,273,657,557.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,273,657,557.93/282,134.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,634.13

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