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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,565.82, 389,939.28 and 153,503.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,565.82, 389,939.28 and 153,503.27 is: 211,833.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,565.82 : 389,939.28 = 153,503.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,565.82/389,939.28 = 153,503.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,565.82x = 389,939.28 × 153,503.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,565.82x = 59,856,953,518.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,856,953,518.38/282,565.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,833.66

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