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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,244.76, 390,877.74 and 155,919.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,244.76, 390,877.74 and 155,919.42 is: 215,168.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,244.76 : 390,877.74 = 155,919.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,244.76/390,877.74 = 155,919.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,244.76x = 390,877.74 × 155,919.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,244.76x = 60,945,430,511.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,945,430,511.71/283,244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,168.78

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