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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,707.62, 390,139.53 and 153,646.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,707.62, 390,139.53 and 153,646.10 is: 212,033.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,707.62 : 390,139.53 = 153,646.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,707.62/390,139.53 = 153,646.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,707.62x = 390,139.53 × 153,646.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,707.62x = 59,943,416,752.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,943,416,752.66/282,707.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,033.26

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