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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,449.28, 389,799.09 and 155,126.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,449.28, 389,799.09 and 155,126.19 is: 214,084.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,449.28 : 389,799.09 = 155,126.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,449.28/389,799.09 = 155,126.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,449.28x = 389,799.09 × 155,126.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,449.28x = 60,468,047,697.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,468,047,697.17/282,449.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,084.62

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