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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,627.19, 390,021.09 and 155,300.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,627.19, 390,021.09 and 155,300.05 is: 214,311.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,627.19 : 390,021.09 = 155,300.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,627.19/390,021.09 = 155,300.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,627.19x = 390,021.09 × 155,300.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,627.19x = 60,570,294,778.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,570,294,778.05/282,627.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,311.63

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