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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,258.68, 389,515.50 and 154,936.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,258.68, 389,515.50 and 154,936.44 is: 213,811.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,258.68 : 389,515.50 = 154,936.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,258.68/389,515.50 = 154,936.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,258.68x = 389,515.50 × 154,936.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,258.68x = 60,350,144,894.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,350,144,894.82/282,258.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,811.48

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