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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,322.44, 389,592.72 and 155,000.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,322.44, 389,592.72 and 155,000.16 is: 213,893.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,322.44 : 389,592.72 = 155,000.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,322.44/389,592.72 = 155,000.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,322.44x = 389,592.72 × 155,000.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,322.44x = 60,386,933,934.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,386,933,934.84/282,322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,893.50

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