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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,331.09, 390,982.06 and 155,982.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,331.09, 390,982.06 and 155,982.08 is: 215,247.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,331.09 : 390,982.06 = 155,982.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,331.09/390,982.06 = 155,982.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,331.09x = 390,982.06 × 155,982.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,331.09x = 60,986,194,961.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,986,194,961.48/283,331.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,247.10

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