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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,172.08, 389,402.24 and 154,859.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,172.08, 389,402.24 and 154,859.52 is: 213,708.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,172.08 : 389,402.24 = 154,859.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,172.08/389,402.24 = 154,859.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,172.08x = 389,402.24 × 154,859.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,172.08x = 60,302,643,973.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,302,643,973.32/282,172.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,708.76

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