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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,707.31, 390,139.12 and 153,645.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,707.31, 390,139.12 and 153,645.79 is: 212,032.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,707.31 : 390,139.12 = 153,645.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,707.31/390,139.12 = 153,645.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,707.31x = 390,139.12 × 153,645.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,707.31x = 59,943,231,937.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,943,231,937.19/282,707.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,032.83

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