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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,197.63, 390,812.85 and 155,872.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,197.63, 390,812.85 and 155,872.32 is: 215,103.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,197.63 : 390,812.85 = 155,872.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,197.63/390,812.85 = 155,872.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,197.63x = 390,812.85 × 155,872.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,197.63x = 60,916,905,615.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,916,905,615.31/283,197.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,103.87

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