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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,240.72, 389,496.96 and 154,928.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,240.72, 389,496.96 and 154,928.16 is: 213,803.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,240.72 : 389,496.96 = 154,928.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,240.72/389,496.96 = 154,928.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,240.72x = 389,496.96 × 154,928.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,240.72x = 60,344,047,338.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,344,047,338.39/282,240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,803.48

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