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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,355.16, 391,016.08 and 156,006.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,355.16, 391,016.08 and 156,006.96 is: 215,281.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,355.16 : 391,016.08 = 156,006.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,355.16/391,016.08 = 156,006.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,355.16x = 391,016.08 × 156,006.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,355.16x = 61,001,227,996.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,001,227,996.84/283,355.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,281.87

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