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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,704.08, 390,138.78 and 155,382.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,704.08, 390,138.78 and 155,382.88 is: 214,432.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,704.08 : 390,138.78 = 155,382.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,704.08/390,138.78 = 155,382.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,704.08x = 390,138.78 × 155,382.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,704.08x = 60,620,887,236.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,620,887,236.09/282,704.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,432.30

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