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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,254.84, 390,876.84 and 155,905.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,254.84, 390,876.84 and 155,905.56 is: 215,141.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,254.84 : 390,876.84 = 155,905.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,254.84/390,876.84 = 155,905.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,254.84x = 390,876.84 × 155,905.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,254.84x = 60,939,872,631.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,939,872,631.23/283,254.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,141.51

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