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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,741.58, 390,163.47 and 155,425.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,741.58, 390,163.47 and 155,425.42 is: 214,476.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,741.58 : 390,163.47 = 155,425.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,741.58/390,163.47 = 155,425.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,741.58x = 390,163.47 × 155,425.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,741.58x = 60,641,321,193.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,641,321,193.41/282,741.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,476.13

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