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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,357.66, 391,019.53 and 156,009.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,357.66, 391,019.53 and 156,009.46 is: 215,285.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,357.66 : 391,019.53 = 156,009.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,357.66/391,019.53 = 156,009.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,357.66x = 391,019.53 × 156,009.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,357.66x = 61,002,745,724.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,002,745,724.75/283,357.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,285.32

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