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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,930.89, 390,447.88 and 155,608.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,930.89, 390,447.88 and 155,608.61 is: 214,741.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,930.89 : 390,447.88 = 155,608.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,930.89/390,447.88 = 155,608.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,930.89x = 390,447.88 × 155,608.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,930.89x = 60,757,049,542.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,757,049,542.99/282,930.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,741.67

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