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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,353.93, 391,026.51 and 156,028.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,353.93, 391,026.51 and 156,028.50 is: 215,318.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,353.93 : 391,026.51 = 156,028.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,353.93/391,026.51 = 156,028.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,353.93x = 391,026.51 × 156,028.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,353.93x = 61,011,279,815.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,011,279,815.54/283,353.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,318.28

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