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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,895.18, 390,393.19 and 153,833.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,895.18, 390,393.19 and 153,833.70 is: 212,289.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,895.18 : 390,393.19 = 153,833.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,895.18/390,393.19 = 153,833.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,895.18x = 390,393.19 × 153,833.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,895.18x = 60,055,628,872.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,055,628,872.50/282,895.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,289.33

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