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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,728.68, 390,167.76 and 155,406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,728.68, 390,167.76 and 155,406.40 is: 214,462.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,728.68 : 390,167.76 = 155,406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,728.68/390,167.76 = 155,406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,728.68x = 390,167.76 × 155,406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,728.68x = 60,634,566,977.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,634,566,977.66/282,728.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,462.03

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