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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,273.68, 389,539.32 and 154,950.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,273.68, 389,539.32 and 154,950.32 is: 213,832.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,273.68 : 389,539.32 = 154,950.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,273.68/389,539.32 = 154,950.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,273.68x = 389,539.32 × 154,950.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,273.68x = 60,359,242,286.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,359,242,286.58/282,273.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,832.34

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