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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,051.20, 390,611.36 and 155,734.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,051.20, 390,611.36 and 155,734.72 is: 214,914.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,051.20 : 390,611.36 = 155,734.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,051.20/390,611.36 = 155,734.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,051.20x = 390,611.36 × 155,734.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,051.20x = 60,831,750,778.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,831,750,778.42/283,051.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,914.30

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