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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,544.31, 389,911.31 and 155,228.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,544.31, 389,911.31 and 155,228.11 is: 214,214.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,544.31 : 389,911.31 = 155,228.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,544.31/389,911.31 = 155,228.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,544.31x = 389,911.31 × 155,228.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,544.31x = 60,525,194,550.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,525,194,550.11/282,544.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,214.87

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