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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,148.64, 390,744.90 and 155,824.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,148.64, 390,744.90 and 155,824.23 is: 215,037.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,148.64 : 390,744.90 = 155,824.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,148.64/390,744.90 = 155,824.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,148.64x = 390,744.90 × 155,824.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,148.64x = 60,887,523,168.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,887,523,168.93/283,148.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,037.31

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