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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,017.65, 390,550.24 and 155,689.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,017.65, 390,550.24 and 155,689.97 is: 214,844.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,017.65 : 390,550.24 = 155,689.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,017.65/390,550.24 = 155,689.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,017.65x = 390,550.24 × 155,689.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,017.65x = 60,804,754,370.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,804,754,370.64/283,017.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,844.39

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