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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,753.52, 390,189.96 and 155,428.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,753.52, 390,189.96 and 155,428.20 is: 214,485.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,753.52 : 390,189.96 = 155,428.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,753.52/390,189.96 = 155,428.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,753.52x = 390,189.96 × 155,428.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,753.52x = 60,646,523,140.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,646,523,140.87/282,753.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,485.48

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