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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,902.66, 390,397.89 and 155,578.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,902.66, 390,397.89 and 155,578.26 is: 214,693.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,902.66 : 390,397.89 = 155,578.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,902.66/390,397.89 = 155,578.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,902.66x = 390,397.89 × 155,578.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,902.66x = 60,737,424,433.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,737,424,433.87/282,902.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,693.72

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