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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,460.66, 389,794.38 and 153,398.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,460.66, 389,794.38 and 153,398.23 is: 211,688.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,460.66 : 389,794.38 = 153,398.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,460.66/389,794.38 = 153,398.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,460.66x = 389,794.38 × 153,398.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,460.66x = 59,793,766,406.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,793,766,406.22/282,460.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,688.83

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