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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,955.51, 390,474.72 and 153,891.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,955.51, 390,474.72 and 153,891.18 is: 212,367.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,955.51 : 390,474.72 = 153,891.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,955.51/390,474.72 = 153,891.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,955.51x = 390,474.72 × 153,891.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,955.51x = 60,090,615,420.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,090,615,420.97/282,955.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,367.72

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