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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,755.52, 390,192.72 and 155,430.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,755.52, 390,192.72 and 155,430.20 is: 214,488.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,755.52 : 390,192.72 = 155,430.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,755.52/390,192.72 = 155,430.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,755.52x = 390,192.72 × 155,430.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,755.52x = 60,647,732,508.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,647,732,508.14/282,755.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,488.24

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