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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,354.99, 391,047.67 and 156,030.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,354.99, 391,047.67 and 156,030.58 is: 215,332.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,354.99 : 391,047.67 = 156,030.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,354.99/391,047.67 = 156,030.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,354.99x = 391,047.67 × 156,030.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,354.99x = 61,015,395,441.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,015,395,441.60/283,354.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,332.00

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