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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,323.85, 389,607.57 and 155,007.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,323.85, 389,607.57 and 155,007.65 is: 213,910.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,323.85 : 389,607.57 = 155,007.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,323.85/389,607.57 = 155,007.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,323.85x = 389,607.57 × 155,007.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,323.85x = 60,392,151,899.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,392,151,899.87/282,323.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,910.91

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