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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,769.16, 390,222.71 and 155,452.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,769.16, 390,222.71 and 155,452.95 is: 214,525.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,769.16 : 390,222.71 = 155,452.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,769.16/390,222.71 = 155,452.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,769.16x = 390,222.71 × 155,452.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,769.16x = 60,661,270,649.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,661,270,649.23/282,769.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,525.77

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