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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,451.34, 389,801.94 and 155,128.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,451.34, 389,801.94 and 155,128.25 is: 214,087.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,451.34 : 389,801.94 = 155,128.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,451.34/389,801.94 = 155,128.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,451.34x = 389,801.94 × 155,128.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,451.34x = 60,469,293,191.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,469,293,191.58/282,451.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,087.47

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