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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,274.68, 389,540.70 and 154,951.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,274.68, 389,540.70 and 154,951.32 is: 213,833.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,274.68 : 389,540.70 = 154,951.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,274.68/389,540.70 = 154,951.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,274.68x = 389,540.70 × 154,951.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,274.68x = 60,359,845,658.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,359,845,658.72/282,274.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,833.72

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