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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,751.72, 390,200.18 and 153,690.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,751.72, 390,200.18 and 153,690.78 is: 212,094.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,751.72 : 390,200.18 = 153,690.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,751.72/390,200.18 = 153,690.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,751.72x = 390,200.18 × 153,690.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,751.72x = 59,970,170,020.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,970,170,020.34/282,751.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,094.80

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