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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,862.02, 390,338.97 and 155,530.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,862.02, 390,338.97 and 155,530.02 is: 214,625.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,862.02 : 390,338.97 = 155,530.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,862.02/390,338.97 = 155,530.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,862.02x = 390,338.97 × 155,530.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,862.02x = 60,709,427,810.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,709,427,810.88/282,862.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,625.59

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