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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,053.09, 389,231.00 and 152,991.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,053.09, 389,231.00 and 152,991.24 is: 211,126.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,053.09 : 389,231.00 = 152,991.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,053.09/389,231.00 = 152,991.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,053.09x = 389,231.00 × 152,991.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,053.09x = 59,548,932,571.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,548,932,571.48/282,053.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,126.68

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