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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,060.08, 390,617.33 and 155,737.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,060.08, 390,617.33 and 155,737.80 is: 214,915.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,060.08 : 390,617.33 = 155,737.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,060.08/390,617.33 = 155,737.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,060.08x = 390,617.33 × 155,737.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,060.08x = 60,833,882,837.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,833,882,837.39/283,060.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,915.09

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