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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,734.18, 390,173.46 and 155,407.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,734.18, 390,173.46 and 155,407.04 is: 214,461.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,734.18 : 390,173.46 = 155,407.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,734.18/390,173.46 = 155,407.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,734.18x = 390,173.46 × 155,407.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,734.18x = 60,635,702,505.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,635,702,505.16/282,734.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,461.88

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