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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,136.84, 389,347.77 and 154,814.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,136.84, 389,347.77 and 154,814.56 is: 213,643.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,136.84 : 389,347.77 = 154,814.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,136.84/389,347.77 = 154,814.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,136.84x = 389,347.77 × 154,814.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,136.84x = 60,276,703,699.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,276,703,699.53/282,136.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,643.51

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