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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,675.64, 390,087.90 and 155,348.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,675.64, 390,087.90 and 155,348.52 is: 214,378.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,675.64 : 390,087.90 = 155,348.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,675.64/390,087.90 = 155,348.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,675.64x = 390,087.90 × 155,348.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,675.64x = 60,599,577,934.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,599,577,934.91/282,675.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,378.49

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