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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,140.23, 390,733.59 and 155,815.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,140.23, 390,733.59 and 155,815.83 is: 215,025.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,140.23 : 390,733.59 = 155,815.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,140.23/390,733.59 = 155,815.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,140.23x = 390,733.59 × 155,815.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,140.23x = 60,882,475,901.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,882,475,901.98/283,140.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,025.88

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