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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,356.60, 391,034.64 and 156,032.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,356.60, 391,034.64 and 156,032.68 is: 215,326.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,356.60 : 391,034.64 = 156,032.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,356.60/391,034.64 = 156,032.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,356.60x = 391,034.64 × 156,032.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,356.60x = 61,014,182,852.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,014,182,852.04/283,356.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,326.49

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