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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,033.90, 390,572.67 and 155,706.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,033.90, 390,572.67 and 155,706.22 is: 214,866.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,033.90 : 390,572.67 = 155,706.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,033.90/390,572.67 = 155,706.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,033.90x = 390,572.67 × 155,706.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,033.90x = 60,814,594,081.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,814,594,081.01/283,033.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,866.82

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