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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,440.15, 389,765.88 and 153,377.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,440.15, 389,765.88 and 153,377.47 is: 211,660.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,440.15 : 389,765.88 = 153,377.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,440.15/389,765.88 = 153,377.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,440.15x = 389,765.88 × 153,377.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,440.15x = 59,781,303,592.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,781,303,592.31/282,440.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,660.08

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