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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,357.13, 391,032.84 and 156,032.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,357.13, 391,032.84 and 156,032.42 is: 215,324.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,357.13 : 391,032.84 = 156,032.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,357.13/391,032.84 = 156,032.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,357.13x = 391,032.84 × 156,032.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,357.13x = 61,013,798,369.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,013,798,369.51/283,357.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,324.74

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