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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,344.10, 389,635.50 and 155,027.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,344.10, 389,635.50 and 155,027.88 is: 213,938.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,344.10 : 389,635.50 = 155,027.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,344.10/389,635.50 = 155,027.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,344.10x = 389,635.50 × 155,027.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,344.10x = 60,404,365,537.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,404,365,537.74/282,344.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,938.83

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