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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,249.80, 389,509.14 and 154,937

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,249.80, 389,509.14 and 154,937 is: 213,815.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,249.80 : 389,509.14 = 154,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,249.80/389,509.14 = 154,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,249.80x = 389,509.14 × 154,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,249.80x = 60,349,377,624.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,349,377,624.18/282,249.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,815.48

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