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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,758.62, 390,212.22 and 155,434.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,758.62, 390,212.22 and 155,434.18 is: 214,502.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,758.62 : 390,212.22 = 155,434.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,758.62/390,212.22 = 155,434.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,758.62x = 390,212.22 × 155,434.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,758.62x = 60,652,316,441.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,652,316,441.68/282,758.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,502.10

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