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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,425.50, 389,753.96 and 155,103.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,425.50, 389,753.96 and 155,103.82 is: 214,046.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,425.50 : 389,753.96 = 155,103.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,425.50/389,753.96 = 155,103.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,425.50x = 389,753.96 × 155,103.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,425.50x = 60,452,328,056.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,452,328,056.13/282,425.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,046.99

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