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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,955.68, 390,479.04 and 155,640.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,955.68, 390,479.04 and 155,640.96 is: 214,784.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,955.68 : 390,479.04 = 155,640.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,955.68/390,479.04 = 155,640.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,955.68x = 390,479.04 × 155,640.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,955.68x = 60,774,532,645.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,774,532,645.48/282,955.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,784.64

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