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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,137.07, 390,729.23 and 155,812.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,137.07, 390,729.23 and 155,812.67 is: 215,021.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,137.07 : 390,729.23 = 155,812.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,137.07/390,729.23 = 155,812.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,137.07x = 390,729.23 × 155,812.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,137.07x = 60,880,564,573.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,880,564,573.34/283,137.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,021.52

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