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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,888, 390,385.44 and 155,571.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,888, 390,385.44 and 155,571.84 is: 214,689.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,888 : 390,385.44 = 155,571.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,888/390,385.44 = 155,571.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,888x = 390,385.44 × 155,571.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,888x = 60,732,981,210.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,732,981,210.01/282,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,689.14

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