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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,321.59, 389,604.46 and 155,005.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,321.59, 389,604.46 and 155,005.39 is: 213,907.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,321.59 : 389,604.46 = 155,005.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,321.59/389,604.46 = 155,005.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,321.59x = 389,604.46 × 155,005.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,321.59x = 60,390,789,906.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,390,789,906.51/282,321.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,907.80

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