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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,170.08, 389,399.46 and 154,857.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,170.08, 389,399.46 and 154,857.52 is: 213,705.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,170.08 : 389,399.46 = 154,857.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,170.08/389,399.46 = 154,857.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,170.08x = 389,399.46 × 154,857.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,170.08x = 60,301,434,664.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,301,434,664.94/282,170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,705.98

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