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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,396.76, 389,710.24 and 155,075.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,396.76, 389,710.24 and 155,075.02 is: 214,005.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,396.76 : 389,710.24 = 155,075.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,396.76/389,710.24 = 155,075.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,396.76x = 389,710.24 × 155,075.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,396.76x = 60,434,323,262.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,434,323,262.20/282,396.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,005.02

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