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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,647.34, 390,038.90 and 155,298.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,647.34, 390,038.90 and 155,298.33 is: 214,303.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,647.34 : 390,038.90 = 155,298.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,647.34/390,038.90 = 155,298.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,647.34x = 390,038.90 × 155,298.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,647.34x = 60,572,389,028.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,572,389,028.55/282,647.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,303.76

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