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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,352.58, 391,042.89 and 156,030.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,352.58, 391,042.89 and 156,030.30 is: 215,330.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,352.58 : 391,042.89 = 156,030.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,352.58/391,042.89 = 156,030.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,352.58x = 391,042.89 × 156,030.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,352.58x = 61,014,539,439.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,014,539,439.57/283,352.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,330.81

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