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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,507.25, 389,862.87 and 153,448.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,507.25, 389,862.87 and 153,448.24 is: 211,760.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,507.25 : 389,862.87 = 153,448.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,507.25/389,862.87 = 153,448.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,507.25x = 389,862.87 × 153,448.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,507.25x = 59,823,771,242.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,823,771,242.85/282,507.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,760.13

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