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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,998.48, 390,543.94 and 155,674.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,998.48, 390,543.94 and 155,674.07 is: 214,833.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,998.48 : 390,543.94 = 155,674.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,998.48/390,543.94 = 155,674.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,998.48x = 390,543.94 × 155,674.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,998.48x = 60,797,564,360.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,797,564,360.05/282,998.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,833.54

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