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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,166.07, 389,393.93 and 154,853.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,166.07, 389,393.93 and 154,853.51 is: 213,700.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,166.07 : 389,393.93 = 154,853.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,166.07/389,393.93 = 154,853.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,166.07x = 389,393.93 × 154,853.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,166.07x = 60,299,015,273.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,299,015,273.36/282,166.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,700.45

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