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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,576.16, 389,935.44 and 155,257.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,576.16, 389,935.44 and 155,257.12 is: 214,244.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,576.16 : 389,935.44 = 155,257.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,576.16/389,935.44 = 155,257.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,576.16x = 389,935.44 × 155,257.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,576.16x = 60,540,253,400.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,540,253,400.33/282,576.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,244.02

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