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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,708.86, 390,141.23 and 153,647.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,708.86, 390,141.23 and 153,647.33 is: 212,034.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,708.86 : 390,141.23 = 153,647.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,708.86/390,141.23 = 153,647.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,708.86x = 390,141.23 × 153,647.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,708.86x = 59,944,155,593.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,944,155,593.47/282,708.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,034.94

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