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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,216.21, 390,838.48 and 155,890.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,216.21, 390,838.48 and 155,890.89 is: 215,129.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,216.21 : 390,838.48 = 155,890.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,216.21/390,838.48 = 155,890.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,216.21x = 390,838.48 × 155,890.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,216.21x = 60,928,158,493.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,928,158,493.45/283,216.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,129.49

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