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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,049.83, 390,603.22 and 155,727.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,049.83, 390,603.22 and 155,727.55 is: 214,900.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,049.83 : 390,603.22 = 155,727.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,049.83/390,603.22 = 155,727.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,049.83x = 390,603.22 × 155,727.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,049.83x = 60,827,682,472.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,827,682,472.71/283,049.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,900.97

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