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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,147.71, 389,061.83 and 213,393.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,147.71, 389,061.83 and 213,393.29 is: 294,254.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,147.71 : 389,061.83 = 213,393.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,147.71/389,061.83 = 213,393.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,147.71x = 389,061.83 × 213,393.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,147.71x = 83,023,182,505.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,023,182,505.29/282,147.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,254.33

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