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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,005.34, 390,553.42 and 155,680.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,005.34, 390,553.42 and 155,680.94 is: 214,843.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,005.34 : 390,553.42 = 155,680.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,005.34/390,553.42 = 155,680.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,005.34x = 390,553.42 × 155,680.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,005.34x = 60,801,723,545.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,801,723,545.81/283,005.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,843.03

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