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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,461.22, 389,795.15 and 153,398.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,461.22, 389,795.15 and 153,398.79 is: 211,689.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,461.22 : 389,795.15 = 153,398.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,461.22/389,795.15 = 153,398.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,461.22x = 389,795.15 × 153,398.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,461.22x = 59,794,104,741.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,794,104,741.37/282,461.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,689.61

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