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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,152.68, 389,394.88 and 154,852.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,152.68, 389,394.88 and 154,852.88 is: 213,710.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,152.68 : 389,394.88 = 154,852.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,152.68/389,394.88 = 154,852.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,152.68x = 389,394.88 × 154,852.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,152.68x = 60,298,918,625.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,298,918,625.25/282,152.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,710.25

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