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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,979.64, 390,503.70 and 155,655.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,979.64, 390,503.70 and 155,655.24 is: 214,799.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,979.64 : 390,503.70 = 155,655.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,979.64/390,503.70 = 155,655.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,979.64x = 390,503.70 × 155,655.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,979.64x = 60,783,947,144.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,783,947,144.39/282,979.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,799.72

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