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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,344.75, 391,006.58 and 156,017.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,344.75, 391,006.58 and 156,017.07 is: 215,298.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,344.75 : 391,006.58 = 156,017.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,344.75/391,006.58 = 156,017.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,344.75x = 391,006.58 × 156,017.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,344.75x = 61,003,700,182.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,003,700,182.24/283,344.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,298.50

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