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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,406.91, 389,722.19 and 155,090.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,406.91, 389,722.19 and 155,090.70 is: 214,025.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,406.91 : 389,722.19 = 155,090.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,406.91/389,722.19 = 155,090.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,406.91x = 389,722.19 × 155,090.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,406.91x = 60,442,286,477.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,442,286,477.18/282,406.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,025.53

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