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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,539.34, 389,899.98 and 153,477.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,539.34, 389,899.98 and 153,477.18 is: 211,796.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,539.34 : 389,899.98 = 153,477.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,539.34/389,899.98 = 153,477.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,539.34x = 389,899.98 × 153,477.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,539.34x = 59,840,749,412.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,840,749,412.46/282,539.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,796.17

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