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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,448.56, 389,782.07 and 155,124.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,448.56, 389,782.07 and 155,124.13 is: 214,072.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,448.56 : 389,782.07 = 155,124.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,448.56/389,782.07 = 155,124.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,448.56x = 389,782.07 × 155,124.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,448.56x = 60,464,603,722.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,464,603,722.73/282,448.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,072.98

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