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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,169.08, 389,398.08 and 154,856.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,169.08, 389,398.08 and 154,856.52 is: 213,704.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,169.08 : 389,398.08 = 154,856.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,169.08/389,398.08 = 154,856.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,169.08x = 389,398.08 × 154,856.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,169.08x = 60,300,831,563.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,300,831,563.48/282,169.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,704.60

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