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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,015.76, 389,180.62 and 152,953.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,015.76, 389,180.62 and 152,953.71 is: 211,075.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,015.76 : 389,180.62 = 152,953.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,015.76/389,180.62 = 152,953.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,015.76x = 389,180.62 × 152,953.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,015.76x = 59,526,620,524.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,526,620,524.57/282,015.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,075.51

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