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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,367.63, 389,673.62 and 155,043.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,367.63, 389,673.62 and 155,043.73 is: 213,963.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,367.63 : 389,673.62 = 155,043.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,367.63/389,673.62 = 155,043.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,367.63x = 389,673.62 × 155,043.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,367.63x = 60,416,451,527.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,416,451,527.40/282,367.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,963.80

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