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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,242.44, 390,870.42 and 155,914.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,242.44, 390,870.42 and 155,914.76 is: 215,160.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,242.44 : 390,870.42 = 155,914.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,242.44/390,870.42 = 155,914.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,242.44x = 390,870.42 × 155,914.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,242.44x = 60,942,467,725.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,942,467,725.40/283,242.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,160.09

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