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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,573.63, 389,945.34 and 153,508.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,573.63, 389,945.34 and 153,508.77 is: 211,838.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,573.63 : 389,945.34 = 153,508.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,573.63/389,945.34 = 153,508.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,573.63x = 389,945.34 × 153,508.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,573.63x = 59,860,029,510.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,860,029,510.63/282,573.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,838.70

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