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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,773, 390,235.86 and 155,457.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,773, 390,235.86 and 155,457.80 is: 214,536.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,773 : 390,235.86 = 155,457.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,773/390,235.86 = 155,457.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,773x = 390,235.86 × 155,457.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,773x = 60,665,208,276.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,665,208,276.71/282,773
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,536.78

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