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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,253.23, 390,889.49 and 155,928.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,253.23, 390,889.49 and 155,928.84 is: 215,181.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,253.23 : 390,889.49 = 155,928.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,253.23/390,889.49 = 155,928.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,253.23x = 390,889.49 × 155,928.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,253.23x = 60,950,944,743.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,950,944,743.89/283,253.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,181.82

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