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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,713.36, 390,147.44 and 153,651.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,713.36, 390,147.44 and 153,651.83 is: 212,041.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,713.36 : 390,147.44 = 153,651.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,713.36/390,147.44 = 153,651.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,713.36x = 390,147.44 × 153,651.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,713.36x = 59,946,865,406.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,946,865,406.82/282,713.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,041.15

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