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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,167.28, 389,397.24 and 154,850.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,167.28, 389,397.24 and 154,850.94 is: 213,697.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,167.28 : 389,397.24 = 154,850.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,167.28/389,397.24 = 154,850.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,167.28x = 389,397.24 × 154,850.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,167.28x = 60,298,528,647.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,298,528,647.41/282,167.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,697.81

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