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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,316.48, 389,591.89 and 154,991.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,316.48, 389,591.89 and 154,991.16 is: 213,885.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,316.48 : 389,591.89 = 154,991.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,316.48/389,591.89 = 154,991.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,316.48x = 389,591.89 × 154,991.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,316.48x = 60,383,298,957.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,383,298,957.69/282,316.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,885.14

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