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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,151.68, 389,393.50 and 154,851.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,151.68, 389,393.50 and 154,851.88 is: 213,708.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,151.68 : 389,393.50 = 154,851.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,151.68/389,393.50 = 154,851.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,151.68x = 389,393.50 × 154,851.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,151.68x = 60,298,315,534.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,298,315,534.78/282,151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,708.87

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