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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,270.44, 389,520.96 and 154,948.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,270.44, 389,520.96 and 154,948.16 is: 213,821.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,270.44 : 389,520.96 = 154,948.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,270.44/389,520.96 = 154,948.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,270.44x = 389,520.96 × 154,948.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,270.44x = 60,355,556,033.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,355,556,033.43/282,270.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,821.74

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