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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,844.71, 390,332.57 and 153,790.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,844.71, 390,332.57 and 153,790.75 is: 212,234.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,844.71 : 390,332.57 = 153,790.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,844.71/390,332.57 = 153,790.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,844.71x = 390,332.57 × 153,790.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,844.71x = 60,029,539,273.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,029,539,273.76/282,844.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,234.97

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