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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,383.72, 389,692.27 and 155,062.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,383.72, 389,692.27 and 155,062.05 is: 213,987.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,383.72 : 389,692.27 = 155,062.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,383.72/389,692.27 = 155,062.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,383.72x = 389,692.27 × 155,062.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,383.72x = 60,426,480,115.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,426,480,115.61/282,383.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,987.12

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