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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,197.21, 390,803.99 and 155,870.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,197.21, 390,803.99 and 155,870.07 is: 215,096.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,197.21 : 390,803.99 = 155,870.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,197.21/390,803.99 = 155,870.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,197.21x = 390,803.99 × 155,870.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,197.21x = 60,914,644,498.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,914,644,498.23/283,197.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,096.20

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