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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,220.34, 389,464.27 and 153,158.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,220.34, 389,464.27 and 153,158.78 is: 211,359.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,220.34 : 389,464.27 = 153,158.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,220.34/389,464.27 = 153,158.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,220.34x = 389,464.27 × 153,158.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,220.34x = 59,649,873,037.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,649,873,037.55/282,220.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,359.23

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