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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,461.16, 389,795.07 and 153,398.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,461.16, 389,795.07 and 153,398.73 is: 211,689.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,461.16 : 389,795.07 = 153,398.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,461.16/389,795.07 = 153,398.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,461.16x = 389,795.07 × 153,398.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,461.16x = 59,794,067,931.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,794,067,931.27/282,461.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,689.52

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