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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,356.93, 391,030.65 and 156,031.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,356.93, 391,030.65 and 156,031.50 is: 215,322.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,356.93 : 391,030.65 = 156,031.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,356.93/391,030.65 = 156,031.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,356.93x = 391,030.65 × 156,031.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,356.93x = 61,013,098,865.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,013,098,865.48/283,356.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,322.42

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