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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,355.40, 391,016.43 and 156,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,355.40, 391,016.43 and 156,007.20 is: 215,282.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,355.40 : 391,016.43 = 156,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,355.40/391,016.43 = 156,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,355.40x = 391,016.43 × 156,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,355.40x = 61,001,378,398.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,001,378,398.30/283,355.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,282.22

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