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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,381.99, 389,684.34 and 153,317.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,381.99, 389,684.34 and 153,317.63 is: 211,576.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,381.99 : 389,684.34 = 153,317.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,381.99/389,684.34 = 153,317.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,381.99x = 389,684.34 × 153,317.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,381.99x = 59,745,477,508.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,745,477,508.49/282,381.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,576.80

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