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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,414.18, 389,734.32 and 155,092.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,414.18, 389,734.32 and 155,092.50 is: 214,029.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,414.18 : 389,734.32 = 155,092.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,414.18/389,734.32 = 155,092.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,414.18x = 389,734.32 × 155,092.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,414.18x = 60,444,870,024.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,444,870,024.60/282,414.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,029.16

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