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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,729.49, 390,162.22 and 155,402.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,729.49, 390,162.22 and 155,402.35 is: 214,452.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,729.49 : 390,162.22 = 155,402.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,729.49/390,162.22 = 155,402.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,729.49x = 390,162.22 × 155,402.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,729.49x = 60,632,124,505.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,632,124,505.31/282,729.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,452.78

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