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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,176.08, 389,407.74 and 154,863.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,176.08, 389,407.74 and 154,863.52 is: 213,714.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,176.08 : 389,407.74 = 154,863.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,176.08/389,407.74 = 154,863.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,176.08x = 389,407.74 × 154,863.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,176.08x = 60,305,053,331.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,305,053,331.64/282,176.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,714.26

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