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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,548.26, 389,900.41 and 155,221.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,548.26, 389,900.41 and 155,221.12 is: 214,196.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,548.26 : 389,900.41 = 155,221.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,548.26/389,900.41 = 155,221.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,548.26x = 389,900.41 × 155,221.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,548.26x = 60,520,778,328.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,520,778,328.66/282,548.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,196.25

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