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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,612.84, 390,015.30 and 155,293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,612.84, 390,015.30 and 155,293 is: 214,309.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,612.84 : 390,015.30 = 155,293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,612.84/390,015.30 = 155,293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,612.84x = 390,015.30 × 155,293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,612.84x = 60,566,645,982.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,566,645,982.90/282,612.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,309.60

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