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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,358.52, 391,034.72 and 156,033.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,358.52, 391,034.72 and 156,033.80 is: 215,326.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,358.52 : 391,034.72 = 156,033.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,358.52/391,034.72 = 156,033.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,358.52x = 391,034.72 × 156,033.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,358.52x = 61,014,633,293.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,014,633,293.54/283,358.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,326.62

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