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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,045.04, 393,362.19 and 155,983.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,045.04, 393,362.19 and 155,983.54 is: 215,257.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,045.04 : 393,362.19 = 155,983.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,045.04/393,362.19 = 155,983.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,045.04x = 393,362.19 × 155,983.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,045.04x = 61,358,025,914.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,358,025,914.95/285,045.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,257.30

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