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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,436.62, 389,764.35 and 155,111.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,436.62, 389,764.35 and 155,111.10 is: 214,054.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,436.62 : 389,764.35 = 155,111.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,436.62/389,764.35 = 155,111.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,436.62x = 389,764.35 × 155,111.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,436.62x = 60,456,777,069.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,456,777,069.29/282,436.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,054.31

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