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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,822.18, 390,302.30 and 153,769.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,822.18, 390,302.30 and 153,769.34 is: 212,205.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,822.18 : 390,302.30 = 153,769.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,822.18/390,302.30 = 153,769.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,822.18x = 390,302.30 × 153,769.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,822.18x = 60,016,525,119.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,016,525,119.97/282,822.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,205.87

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