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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,150.84, 389,367.09 and 154,828.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,150.84, 389,367.09 and 154,828.56 is: 213,662.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,150.84 : 389,367.09 = 154,828.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,150.84/389,367.09 = 154,828.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,150.84x = 389,367.09 × 154,828.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,150.84x = 60,285,145,856.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,285,145,856.09/282,150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,662.83

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