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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,258.40, 390,907.74 and 155,945.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,258.40, 390,907.74 and 155,945.84 is: 215,211.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,258.40 : 390,907.74 = 155,945.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,258.40/390,907.74 = 155,945.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,258.40x = 390,907.74 × 155,945.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,258.40x = 60,960,435,876.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,960,435,876.80/283,258.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,211.40

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