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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,432.61, 389,756.52 and 155,108.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,432.61, 389,756.52 and 155,108.21 is: 214,049.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,432.61 : 389,756.52 = 155,108.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,432.61/389,756.52 = 155,108.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,432.61x = 389,756.52 × 155,108.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,432.61x = 60,454,434,204.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,454,434,204.25/282,432.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,049.06

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