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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,969.63, 390,489.94 and 155,645.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,969.63, 390,489.94 and 155,645.22 is: 214,785.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,969.63 : 390,489.94 = 155,645.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,969.63/390,489.94 = 155,645.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,969.63x = 390,489.94 × 155,645.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,969.63x = 60,777,892,619.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,777,892,619.09/282,969.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,785.92

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