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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,166.40, 390,755.52 and 155,838.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,166.40, 390,755.52 and 155,838.72 is: 215,049.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,166.40 : 390,755.52 = 155,838.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,166.40/390,755.52 = 155,838.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,166.40x = 390,755.52 × 155,838.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,166.40x = 60,894,840,069.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,894,840,069.73/283,166.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,049.67

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