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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,445.55, 389,777.93 and 155,121.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,445.55, 389,777.93 and 155,121.13 is: 214,068.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,445.55 : 389,777.93 = 155,121.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,445.55/389,777.93 = 155,121.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,445.55x = 389,777.93 × 155,121.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,445.55x = 60,462,792,950.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,462,792,950.66/282,445.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,068.85

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