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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,755.56, 390,205.44 and 153,693.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,755.56, 390,205.44 and 153,693.96 is: 212,099.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,755.56 : 390,205.44 = 153,693.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,755.56/390,205.44 = 153,693.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,755.56x = 390,205.44 × 153,693.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,755.56x = 59,972,217,336.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,972,217,336.12/282,755.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,099.16

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