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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,248.01, 389,498.95 and 153,186.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,248.01, 389,498.95 and 153,186.71 is: 211,395.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,248.01 : 389,498.95 = 153,186.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,248.01/389,498.95 = 153,186.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,248.01x = 389,498.95 × 153,186.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,248.01x = 59,666,062,272.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,666,062,272.20/282,248.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,395.87

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