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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,019.76, 390,576.96 and 155,700.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,019.76, 390,576.96 and 155,700.72 is: 214,872.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,019.76 : 390,576.96 = 155,700.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,019.76/390,576.96 = 155,700.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,019.76x = 390,576.96 × 155,700.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,019.76x = 60,813,113,887.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,813,113,887.41/283,019.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,872.33

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