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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,354.65, 391,015.39 and 156,006.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,354.65, 391,015.39 and 156,006.45 is: 215,281.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,354.65 : 391,015.39 = 156,006.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,354.65/391,015.39 = 156,006.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,354.65x = 391,015.39 × 156,006.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,354.65x = 61,000,923,866.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,000,923,866.80/283,354.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,281.18

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