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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,466.62, 389,805.75 and 155,141.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,466.62, 389,805.75 and 155,141.10 is: 214,095.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,466.62 : 389,805.75 = 155,141.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,466.62/389,805.75 = 155,141.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,466.62x = 389,805.75 × 155,141.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,466.62x = 60,474,892,841.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,474,892,841.33/282,466.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,095.71

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