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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,261.44, 389,518.44 and 154,929.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,261.44, 389,518.44 and 154,929.44 is: 213,801.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,261.44 : 389,518.44 = 154,929.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,261.44/389,518.44 = 154,929.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,261.44x = 389,518.44 × 154,929.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,261.44x = 60,347,873,778.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,347,873,778.87/282,261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,801.34

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