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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,148.46, 390,744.76 and 155,824.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,148.46, 390,744.76 and 155,824.05 is: 215,037.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,148.46 : 390,744.76 = 155,824.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,148.46/390,744.76 = 155,824.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,148.46x = 390,744.76 × 155,824.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,148.46x = 60,887,431,801.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,887,431,801.56/283,148.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,037.13

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