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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,150.94, 389,373.06 and 154,838.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,150.94, 389,373.06 and 154,838.38 is: 213,679.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,150.94 : 389,373.06 = 154,838.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,150.94/389,373.06 = 154,838.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,150.94x = 389,373.06 × 154,838.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,150.94x = 60,289,893,826.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,289,893,826.04/282,150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,679.58

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