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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,175.08, 389,406.36 and 154,862.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,175.08, 389,406.36 and 154,862.52 is: 213,712.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,175.08 : 389,406.36 = 154,862.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,175.08/389,406.36 = 154,862.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,175.08x = 389,406.36 × 154,862.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,175.08x = 60,304,450,213.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,304,450,213.63/282,175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,712.88

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