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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,431.67, 389,755.24 and 155,107.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,431.67, 389,755.24 and 155,107.26 is: 214,047.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,431.67 : 389,755.24 = 155,107.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,431.67/389,755.24 = 155,107.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,431.67x = 389,755.24 × 155,107.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,431.67x = 60,453,866,959.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,453,866,959.27/282,431.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,047.77

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