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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,429.69, 389,752.52 and 155,105.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,429.69, 389,752.52 and 155,105.29 is: 214,045.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,429.69 : 389,752.52 = 155,105.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,429.69/389,752.52 = 155,105.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,429.69x = 389,752.52 × 155,105.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,429.69x = 60,452,676,526.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,452,676,526.77/282,429.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,045.05

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