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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,121.58, 390,707.88 and 155,797.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,121.58, 390,707.88 and 155,797.26 is: 215,000.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,121.58 : 390,707.88 = 155,797.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,121.58/390,707.88 = 155,797.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,121.58x = 390,707.88 × 155,797.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,121.58x = 60,871,217,164.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,871,217,164.41/283,121.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,000.27

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