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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,135.12, 389,349.09 and 154,815.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,135.12, 389,349.09 and 154,815.27 is: 213,646.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,135.12 : 389,349.09 = 154,815.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,135.12/389,349.09 = 154,815.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,135.12x = 389,349.09 × 154,815.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,135.12x = 60,277,184,492.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,277,184,492.60/282,135.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,646.51

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