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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,372.13, 389,679.83 and 155,048.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,372.13, 389,679.83 and 155,048.23 is: 213,970.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,372.13 : 389,679.83 = 155,048.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,372.13/389,679.83 = 155,048.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,372.13x = 389,679.83 × 155,048.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,372.13x = 60,419,167,908.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,419,167,908.20/282,372.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,970.01

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