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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,501.73, 389,855.24 and 153,441.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,501.73, 389,855.24 and 153,441.45 is: 211,750.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,501.73 : 389,855.24 = 153,441.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,501.73/389,855.24 = 153,441.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,501.73x = 389,855.24 × 153,441.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,501.73x = 59,819,953,315.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,819,953,315.70/282,501.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,750.75

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