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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,754.31, 390,203.72 and 153,692.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,754.31, 390,203.72 and 153,692.70 is: 212,097.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,754.31 : 390,203.72 = 153,692.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,754.31/390,203.72 = 153,692.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,754.31x = 390,203.72 × 153,692.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,754.31x = 59,971,463,868.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,971,463,868.12/282,754.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,097.43

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