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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,304.80, 389,585.04 and 154,992

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,304.80, 389,585.04 and 154,992 is: 213,891.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,304.80 : 389,585.04 = 154,992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,304.80/389,585.04 = 154,992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,304.80x = 389,585.04 × 154,992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,304.80x = 60,382,564,519.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,382,564,519.68/282,304.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,891.38

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