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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,350.88, 389,650.50 and 155,026.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,350.88, 389,650.50 and 155,026.98 is: 213,940.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,350.88 : 389,650.50 = 155,026.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,350.88/389,650.50 = 155,026.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,350.88x = 389,650.50 × 155,026.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,350.88x = 60,406,340,270.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,406,340,270.49/282,350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,940.68

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