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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,038.89, 390,593.09 and 155,714.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,038.89, 390,593.09 and 155,714.18 is: 214,885.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,038.89 : 390,593.09 = 155,714.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,038.89/390,593.09 = 155,714.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,038.89x = 390,593.09 × 155,714.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,038.89x = 60,820,881,944.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,820,881,944.45/283,038.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,885.25

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