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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,197.96, 390,805.02 and 155,870.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,197.96, 390,805.02 and 155,870.82 is: 215,097.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,197.96 : 390,805.02 = 155,870.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,197.96/390,805.02 = 155,870.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,197.96x = 390,805.02 × 155,870.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,197.96x = 60,915,098,927.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,915,098,927.52/283,197.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,097.24

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