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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,800.63, 390,267.11 and 153,739.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,800.63, 390,267.11 and 153,739.08 is: 212,161.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,800.63 : 390,267.11 = 153,739.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,800.63/390,267.11 = 153,739.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,800.63x = 390,267.11 × 153,739.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,800.63x = 59,999,306,830.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,999,306,830.01/282,800.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,161.15

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