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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,805.16, 390,272.58 and 155,488.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,805.16, 390,272.58 and 155,488.95 is: 214,575.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,805.16 : 390,272.58 = 155,488.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,805.16/390,272.58 = 155,488.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,805.16x = 390,272.58 × 155,488.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,805.16x = 60,683,073,677.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,683,073,677.99/282,805.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,575.56

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