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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,748.38, 390,190.47 and 155,422.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,748.38, 390,190.47 and 155,422.62 is: 214,481.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,748.38 : 390,190.47 = 155,422.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,748.38/390,190.47 = 155,422.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,748.38x = 390,190.47 × 155,422.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,748.38x = 60,644,425,146.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,644,425,146.43/282,748.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,481.95

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