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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,750.70, 390,186.09 and 155,425.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,750.70, 390,186.09 and 155,425.38 is: 214,481.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,750.70 : 390,186.09 = 155,425.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,750.70/390,186.09 = 155,425.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,750.70x = 390,186.09 × 155,425.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,750.70x = 60,644,821,603.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,644,821,603.43/282,750.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,481.60

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