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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,355.91, 391,017.12 and 156,007.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,355.91, 391,017.12 and 156,007.71 is: 215,282.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,355.91 : 391,017.12 = 156,007.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,355.91/391,017.12 = 156,007.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,355.91x = 391,017.12 × 156,007.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,355.91x = 61,001,685,462.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,001,685,462.00/283,355.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,282.91

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