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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,400.02, 389,965.19 and 210,655.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,400.02, 389,965.19 and 210,655.49 is: 290,893.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,400.02 : 389,965.19 = 210,655.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,400.02/389,965.19 = 210,655.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,400.02x = 389,965.19 × 210,655.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,400.02x = 82,148,305,179.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,148,305,179.29/282,400.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,893.41

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