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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,355.01, 391,032.77 and 156,031.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,355.01, 391,032.77 and 156,031.11 is: 215,324.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,355.01 : 391,032.77 = 156,031.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,355.01/391,032.77 = 156,031.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,355.01x = 391,032.77 × 156,031.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,355.01x = 61,013,276,369.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,013,276,369.32/283,355.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,324.50

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