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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,046.40, 390,589.92 and 155,718.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,046.40, 390,589.92 and 155,718.72 is: 214,884.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,046.40 : 390,589.92 = 155,718.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,046.40/390,589.92 = 155,718.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,046.40x = 390,589.92 × 155,718.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,046.40x = 60,822,162,387.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,822,162,387.30/283,046.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,884.07

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