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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,355.50, 391,030.60 and 156,030.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,355.50, 391,030.60 and 156,030.80 is: 215,322.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,355.50 : 391,030.60 = 156,030.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,355.50/391,030.60 = 156,030.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,355.50x = 391,030.60 × 156,030.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,355.50x = 61,012,817,342.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,012,817,342.48/283,355.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,322.51

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