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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,240.56, 390,871.92 and 155,916.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,240.56, 390,871.92 and 155,916.12 is: 215,164.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,240.56 : 390,871.92 = 155,916.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,240.56/390,871.92 = 155,916.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,240.56x = 390,871.92 × 155,916.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,240.56x = 60,943,233,183.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,943,233,183.35/283,240.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,164.22

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