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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,955.68, 390,483.99 and 153,896.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,955.68, 390,483.99 and 153,896.76 is: 212,380.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,955.68 : 390,483.99 = 153,896.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,955.68/390,483.99 = 153,896.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,955.68x = 390,483.99 × 153,896.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,955.68x = 60,094,220,892.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,094,220,892.87/282,955.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,380.33

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