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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,337.67, 389,626.62 and 155,021.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,337.67, 389,626.62 and 155,021.45 is: 213,929.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,337.67 : 389,626.62 = 155,021.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,337.67/389,626.62 = 155,021.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,337.67x = 389,626.62 × 155,021.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,337.67x = 60,400,483,591.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,400,483,591.00/282,337.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,929.95

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