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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,567.89, 389,942.12 and 153,505.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,567.89, 389,942.12 and 153,505.34 is: 211,836.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,567.89 : 389,942.12 = 153,505.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,567.89/389,942.12 = 153,505.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,567.89x = 389,942.12 × 153,505.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,567.89x = 59,858,194,993.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,858,194,993.68/282,567.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,836.51

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