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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,353.58, 391,030.50 and 156,029.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,353.58, 391,030.50 and 156,029.68 is: 215,322.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,353.58 : 391,030.50 = 156,029.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,353.58/391,030.50 = 156,029.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,353.58x = 391,030.50 × 156,029.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,353.58x = 61,012,363,785.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,012,363,785.24/283,353.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,322.37

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