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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,237.94, 389,488.26 and 154,913.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,237.94, 389,488.26 and 154,913.23 is: 213,780.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,237.94 : 389,488.26 = 154,913.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,237.94/389,488.26 = 154,913.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,237.94x = 389,488.26 × 154,913.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,237.94x = 60,336,884,403.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,336,884,403.68/282,237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,780.20

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