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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,766.16, 390,218.57 and 155,449.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,766.16, 390,218.57 and 155,449.95 is: 214,521.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,766.16 : 390,218.57 = 155,449.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,766.16/390,218.57 = 155,449.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,766.16x = 390,218.57 × 155,449.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,766.16x = 60,659,456,418.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,659,456,418.32/282,766.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,521.63

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