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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,216.36, 389,458.24 and 154,892.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,216.36, 389,458.24 and 154,892.28 is: 213,751.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,216.36 : 389,458.24 = 154,892.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,216.36/389,458.24 = 154,892.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,216.36x = 389,458.24 × 154,892.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,216.36x = 60,324,074,758.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,324,074,758.39/282,216.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,751.16

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