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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,194.70, 390,805.68 and 155,867.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,194.70, 390,805.68 and 155,867.56 is: 215,095.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,194.70 : 390,805.68 = 155,867.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,194.70/390,805.68 = 155,867.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,194.70x = 390,805.68 × 155,867.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,194.70x = 60,913,927,775.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,913,927,775.74/283,194.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,095.58

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