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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,785.76, 390,244.35 and 155,461.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,785.76, 390,244.35 and 155,461.37 is: 214,536.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,785.76 : 390,244.35 = 155,461.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,785.76/390,244.35 = 155,461.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,785.76x = 390,244.35 × 155,461.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,785.76x = 60,667,919,334.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,667,919,334.54/282,785.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,536.68

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