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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,755.74, 390,205.68 and 153,694.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,755.74, 390,205.68 and 153,694.78 is: 212,100.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,755.74 : 390,205.68 = 153,694.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,755.74/390,205.68 = 153,694.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,755.74x = 390,205.68 × 153,694.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,755.74x = 59,972,576,142.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,972,576,142.35/282,755.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,100.30

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