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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,169.68, 389,405.39 and 154,849.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,169.68, 389,405.39 and 154,849.83 is: 213,698.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,169.68 : 389,405.39 = 154,849.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,169.68/389,405.39 = 154,849.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,169.68x = 389,405.39 × 154,849.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,169.68x = 60,299,358,442.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,299,358,442.58/282,169.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,698.93

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