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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,708.81, 390,141.20 and 153,647.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,708.81, 390,141.20 and 153,647.28 is: 212,034.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,708.81 : 390,141.20 = 153,647.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,708.81/390,141.20 = 153,647.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,708.81x = 390,141.20 × 153,647.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,708.81x = 59,944,133,427.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,944,133,427.70/282,708.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,034.90

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