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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,346.79, 389,639.18 and 155,030.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,346.79, 389,639.18 and 155,030.45 is: 213,942.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,346.79 : 389,639.18 = 155,030.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,346.79/389,639.18 = 155,030.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,346.79x = 389,639.18 × 155,030.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,346.79x = 60,405,936,637.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,405,936,637.88/282,346.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,942.35

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