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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,238.94, 389,489.64 and 154,914.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,238.94, 389,489.64 and 154,914.23 is: 213,781.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,238.94 : 389,489.64 = 154,914.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,238.94/389,489.64 = 154,914.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,238.94x = 389,489.64 × 154,914.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,238.94x = 60,337,487,673.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,337,487,673.58/282,238.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,781.58

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