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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,865.60, 283,713.60 and 155,484.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,865.60, 283,713.60 and 155,484.80 is: 214,281.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,865.60 : 283,713.60 = 155,484.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,865.60/283,713.60 = 155,484.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,865.60x = 283,713.60 × 155,484.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,865.60x = 44,113,152,353.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,113,152,353.28/205,865.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,281.32

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