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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,783.78, 390,231.57 and 155,458.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,783.78, 390,231.57 and 155,458.50 is: 214,527.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,783.78 : 390,231.57 = 155,458.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,783.78/390,231.57 = 155,458.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,783.78x = 390,231.57 × 155,458.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,783.78x = 60,664,814,524.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,664,814,524.85/282,783.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,527.21

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