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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,242.96, 390,889.32 and 155,917.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,242.96, 390,889.32 and 155,917.20 is: 215,173.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,242.96 : 390,889.32 = 155,917.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,242.96/390,889.32 = 155,917.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,242.96x = 390,889.32 × 155,917.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,242.96x = 60,946,368,284.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,946,368,284.30/283,242.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,173.46

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