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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,723.83, 390,161.50 and 153,662.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,723.83, 390,161.50 and 153,662.65 is: 212,055.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,723.83 : 390,161.50 = 153,662.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,723.83/390,161.50 = 153,662.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,723.83x = 390,161.50 × 153,662.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,723.83x = 59,953,250,017.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,953,250,017.98/282,723.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,055.88

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