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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,461.10, 389,794.98 and 153,398.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,461.10, 389,794.98 and 153,398.67 is: 211,689.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,461.10 : 389,794.98 = 153,398.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,461.10/389,794.98 = 153,398.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,461.10x = 389,794.98 × 153,398.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,461.10x = 59,794,031,504.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,794,031,504.68/282,461.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,689.44

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