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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,243.96, 390,890.70 and 155,918.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,243.96, 390,890.70 and 155,918.20 is: 215,174.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,243.96 : 390,890.70 = 155,918.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,243.96/390,890.70 = 155,918.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,243.96x = 390,890.70 × 155,918.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,243.96x = 60,946,974,340.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,946,974,340.74/283,243.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,174.84

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