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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,335.67, 389,623.86 and 155,019.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,335.67, 389,623.86 and 155,019.45 is: 213,927.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,335.67 : 389,623.86 = 155,019.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,335.67/389,623.86 = 155,019.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,335.67x = 389,623.86 × 155,019.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,335.67x = 60,399,276,484.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,399,276,484.08/282,335.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,927.19

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