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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,004.41, 390,552.16 and 155,680

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,004.41, 390,552.16 and 155,680 is: 214,841.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,004.41 : 390,552.16 = 155,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,004.41/390,552.16 = 155,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,004.41x = 390,552.16 × 155,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,004.41x = 60,801,160,268.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,801,160,268.80/283,004.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,841.74

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