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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,169.62, 389,403.99 and 154,846.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,169.62, 389,403.99 and 154,846.26 is: 213,693.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,169.62 : 389,403.99 = 154,846.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,169.62/389,403.99 = 154,846.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,169.62x = 389,403.99 × 154,846.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,169.62x = 60,297,751,480.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,297,751,480.58/282,169.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,693.28

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