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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,204.36, 389,441.70 and 154,880.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,204.36, 389,441.70 and 154,880.28 is: 213,734.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,204.36 : 389,441.70 = 154,880.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,204.36/389,441.70 = 154,880.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,204.36x = 389,441.70 × 154,880.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,204.36x = 60,316,839,539.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,316,839,539.68/282,204.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,734.61

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