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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,227.84, 390,839.40 and 155,878.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,227.84, 390,839.40 and 155,878.92 is: 215,104.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,227.84 : 390,839.40 = 155,878.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,227.84/390,839.40 = 155,878.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,227.84x = 390,839.40 × 155,878.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,227.84x = 60,923,623,565.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,923,623,565.45/283,227.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,104.64

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