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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,150.68, 389,392.12 and 154,850.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,150.68, 389,392.12 and 154,850.88 is: 213,707.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,150.68 : 389,392.12 = 154,850.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,150.68/389,392.12 = 154,850.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,150.68x = 389,392.12 × 154,850.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,150.68x = 60,297,712,447.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,297,712,447.07/282,150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,707.49

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