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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,975.89, 390,498.57 and 155,651.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,975.89, 390,498.57 and 155,651.49 is: 214,794.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,975.89 : 390,498.57 = 155,651.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,975.89/390,498.57 = 155,651.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,975.89x = 390,498.57 × 155,651.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,975.89x = 60,781,684,263.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,781,684,263.37/282,975.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,794.57

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