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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,756.74, 390,207.06 and 153,695.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,756.74, 390,207.06 and 153,695.78 is: 212,101.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,756.74 : 390,207.06 = 153,695.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,756.74/390,207.06 = 153,695.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,756.74x = 390,207.06 × 153,695.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,756.74x = 59,973,178,448.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,973,178,448.21/282,756.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,101.68

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