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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,628.69, 390,023.16 and 155,301.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,628.69, 390,023.16 and 155,301.55 is: 214,313.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,628.69 : 390,023.16 = 155,301.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,628.69/390,023.16 = 155,301.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,628.69x = 390,023.16 × 155,301.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,628.69x = 60,571,201,283.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,571,201,283.90/282,628.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,313.70

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