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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,318.64, 389,598.09 and 153,259.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,318.64, 389,598.09 and 153,259.72 is: 211,497.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,318.64 : 389,598.09 = 153,259.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,318.64/389,598.09 = 153,259.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,318.64x = 389,598.09 × 153,259.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,318.64x = 59,709,694,185.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,709,694,185.93/282,318.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,497.53

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