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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,171.19, 389,401.02 and 154,858.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,171.19, 389,401.02 and 154,858.63 is: 213,707.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,171.19 : 389,401.02 = 154,858.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,171.19/389,401.02 = 154,858.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,171.19x = 389,401.02 × 154,858.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,171.19x = 60,302,108,477.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,302,108,477.80/282,171.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,707.53

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