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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,125.72, 390,703.70 and 155,789.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,125.72, 390,703.70 and 155,789.40 is: 214,983.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,125.72 : 390,703.70 = 155,789.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,125.72/390,703.70 = 155,789.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,125.72x = 390,703.70 × 155,789.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,125.72x = 60,867,495,000.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,867,495,000.78/283,125.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,983.98

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