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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,907.38, 390,413.34 and 155,591.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,907.38, 390,413.34 and 155,591.04 is: 214,716.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,907.38 : 390,413.34 = 155,591.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,907.38/390,413.34 = 155,591.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,907.38x = 390,413.34 × 155,591.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,907.38x = 60,744,817,600.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,744,817,600.47/282,907.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,716.27

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