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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,757.62, 390,210.84 and 155,433.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,757.62, 390,210.84 and 155,433.18 is: 214,500.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,757.62 : 390,210.84 = 155,433.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,757.62/390,210.84 = 155,433.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,757.62x = 390,210.84 × 155,433.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,757.62x = 60,651,711,731.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,651,711,731.67/282,757.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,500.72

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