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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,567.20, 389,945.46 and 155,245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,567.20, 389,945.46 and 155,245.52 is: 214,240.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,567.20 : 389,945.46 = 155,245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,567.20/389,945.46 = 155,245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,567.20x = 389,945.46 × 155,245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,567.20x = 60,537,283,759.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,537,283,759.61/282,567.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,240.31

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