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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,794.49, 390,258.93 and 153,733.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,794.49, 390,258.93 and 153,733.22 is: 212,153.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,794.49 : 390,258.93 = 153,733.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,794.49/390,258.93 = 153,733.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,794.49x = 390,258.93 × 153,733.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,794.49x = 59,995,759,991.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,995,759,991.36/282,794.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,153.21

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