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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,998.85, 390,544.46 and 155,674.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,998.85, 390,544.46 and 155,674.44 is: 214,834.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,998.85 : 390,544.46 = 155,674.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,998.85/390,544.46 = 155,674.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,998.85x = 390,544.46 × 155,674.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,998.85x = 60,797,789,327.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,797,789,327.23/282,998.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,834.05

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