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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,800.29, 390,265.41 and 155,483.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,800.29, 390,265.41 and 155,483.95 is: 214,568.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,800.29 : 390,265.41 = 155,483.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,800.29/390,265.41 = 155,483.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,800.29x = 390,265.41 × 155,483.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,800.29x = 60,680,007,495.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,680,007,495.17/282,800.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,568.41

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