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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,167.18, 389,401.94 and 154,847.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,167.18, 389,401.94 and 154,847.33 is: 213,695.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,167.18 : 389,401.94 = 154,847.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,167.18/389,401.94 = 154,847.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,167.18x = 389,401.94 × 154,847.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,167.18x = 60,297,850,705.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,297,850,705.82/282,167.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,695.48

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