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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,788.08, 390,247.80 and 155,465.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,788.08, 390,247.80 and 155,465.84 is: 214,543.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,788.08 : 390,247.80 = 155,465.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,788.08/390,247.80 = 155,465.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,788.08x = 390,247.80 × 155,465.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,788.08x = 60,670,202,035.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,670,202,035.15/282,788.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,543.00

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