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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,423.50, 389,751.21 and 155,101.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,423.50, 389,751.21 and 155,101.83 is: 214,044.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,423.50 : 389,751.21 = 155,101.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,423.50/389,751.21 = 155,101.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,423.50x = 389,751.21 × 155,101.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,423.50x = 60,451,125,915.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,451,125,915.71/282,423.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,044.25

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