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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,443.52, 389,770.52 and 153,380.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,443.52, 389,770.52 and 153,380.88 is: 211,664.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,443.52 : 389,770.52 = 153,380.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,443.52/389,770.52 = 153,380.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,443.52x = 389,770.52 × 153,380.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,443.52x = 59,783,345,355.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,783,345,355.66/282,443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,664.78

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