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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,444.05, 389,775.86 and 155,119.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,444.05, 389,775.86 and 155,119.65 is: 214,066.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,444.05 : 389,775.86 = 155,119.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,444.05/389,775.86 = 155,119.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,444.05x = 389,775.86 × 155,119.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,444.05x = 60,461,894,981.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,461,894,981.65/282,444.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,066.80

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