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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,410.61, 389,726.64 and 153,348.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,410.61, 389,726.64 and 153,348.45 is: 211,620.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,410.61 : 389,726.64 = 153,348.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,410.61/389,726.64 = 153,348.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,410.61x = 389,726.64 × 153,348.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,410.61x = 59,763,976,167.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,763,976,167.71/282,410.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,620.86

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