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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,261.62, 390,903.66 and 155,939.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,261.62, 390,903.66 and 155,939.34 is: 215,197.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,261.62 : 390,903.66 = 155,939.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,261.62/390,903.66 = 155,939.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,261.62x = 390,903.66 × 155,939.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,261.62x = 60,957,258,743.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,957,258,743.98/283,261.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,197.73

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