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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,611.84, 390,013.92 and 155,292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,611.84, 390,013.92 and 155,292 is: 214,308.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,611.84 : 390,013.92 = 155,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,611.84/390,013.92 = 155,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,611.84x = 390,013.92 × 155,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,611.84x = 60,566,041,664.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,566,041,664.64/282,611.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,308.22

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