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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,502.16, 389,833.76 and 155,183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,502.16, 389,833.76 and 155,183.12 is: 214,142.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,502.16 : 389,833.76 = 155,183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,502.16/389,833.76 = 155,183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,502.16x = 389,833.76 × 155,183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,502.16x = 60,495,619,158.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,495,619,158.13/282,502.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,142.15

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