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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,992.08, 390,522.56 and 155,664.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,992.08, 390,522.56 and 155,664.96 is: 214,814.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,992.08 : 390,522.56 = 155,664.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,992.08/390,522.56 = 155,664.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,992.08x = 390,522.56 × 155,664.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,992.08x = 60,790,678,681.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,790,678,681.50/282,992.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,814.06

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