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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,893.18, 390,390.44 and 153,831.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,893.18, 390,390.44 and 153,831.70 is: 212,286.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,893.18 : 390,390.44 = 153,831.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,893.18/390,390.44 = 153,831.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,893.18x = 390,390.44 × 153,831.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,893.18x = 60,054,423,303.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,054,423,303.81/282,893.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,286.58

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