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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,862.92, 390,346.50 and 153,800.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,862.92, 390,346.50 and 153,800.36 is: 212,242.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,862.92 : 390,346.50 = 153,800.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,862.92/390,346.50 = 153,800.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,862.92x = 390,346.50 × 153,800.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,862.92x = 60,035,430,273.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,035,430,273.01/282,862.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,242.14

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