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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,137.12, 389,351.86 and 154,817.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,137.12, 389,351.86 and 154,817.28 is: 213,649.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,137.12 : 389,351.86 = 154,817.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,137.12/389,351.86 = 154,817.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,137.12x = 389,351.86 × 154,817.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,137.12x = 60,278,395,928.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,278,395,928.14/282,137.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,649.29

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