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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,760.89, 390,233.75 and 155,460.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,760.89, 390,233.75 and 155,460.48 is: 214,548.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,760.89 : 390,233.75 = 155,460.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,760.89/390,233.75 = 155,460.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,760.89x = 390,233.75 × 155,460.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,760.89x = 60,665,925,309.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,665,925,309.90/282,760.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,548.50

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