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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,710.59, 390,143.62 and 153,649.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,710.59, 390,143.62 and 153,649.07 is: 212,037.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,710.59 : 390,143.62 = 153,649.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,710.59/390,143.62 = 153,649.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,710.59x = 390,143.62 × 153,649.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,710.59x = 59,945,204,083.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,945,204,083.82/282,710.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,037.35

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