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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,629.43, 390,024.10 and 155,302.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,629.43, 390,024.10 and 155,302.29 is: 214,314.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,629.43 : 390,024.10 = 155,302.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,629.43/390,024.10 = 155,302.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,629.43x = 390,024.10 × 155,302.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,629.43x = 60,571,635,885.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,571,635,885.19/282,629.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,314.68

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