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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,152.49, 390,750.48 and 155,828.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,152.49, 390,750.48 and 155,828.08 is: 215,042.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,152.49 : 390,750.48 = 155,828.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,152.49/390,750.48 = 155,828.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,152.49x = 390,750.48 × 155,828.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,152.49x = 60,889,897,057.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,889,897,057.48/283,152.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,042.77

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