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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,442.73, 389,769.62 and 153,380.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,442.73, 389,769.62 and 153,380.16 is: 211,663.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,442.73 : 389,769.62 = 153,380.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,442.73/389,769.62 = 153,380.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,442.73x = 389,769.62 × 153,380.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,442.73x = 59,782,925,911.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,782,925,911.84/282,442.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,663.89

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