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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,026.24, 390,576.78 and 155,709.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,026.24, 390,576.78 and 155,709.72 is: 214,879.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,026.24 : 390,576.78 = 155,709.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,026.24/390,576.78 = 155,709.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,026.24x = 390,576.78 × 155,709.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,026.24x = 60,816,601,052.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,816,601,052.30/283,026.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,879.73

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