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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,326.60, 389,611.37 and 155,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,326.60, 389,611.37 and 155,010.40 is: 213,914.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,326.60 : 389,611.37 = 155,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,326.60/389,611.37 = 155,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,326.60x = 389,611.37 × 155,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,326.60x = 60,393,814,308.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,393,814,308.25/282,326.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,914.72

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