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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,284.66, 389,551.16 and 153,225.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,284.66, 389,551.16 and 153,225.69 is: 211,450.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,284.66 : 389,551.16 = 153,225.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,284.66/389,551.16 = 153,225.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,284.66x = 389,551.16 × 153,225.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,284.66x = 59,689,245,664.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,689,245,664.36/282,284.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,450.55

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