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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,346.60, 389,638.97 and 155,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,346.60, 389,638.97 and 155,030.40 is: 213,942.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,346.60 : 389,638.97 = 155,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,346.60/389,638.97 = 155,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,346.60x = 389,638.97 × 155,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,346.60x = 60,405,885,374.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,405,885,374.69/282,346.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,942.32

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