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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,359.51, 391,038.98 and 156,035.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,359.51, 391,038.98 and 156,035.61 is: 215,330.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,359.51 : 391,038.98 = 156,035.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,359.51/391,038.98 = 156,035.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,359.51x = 391,038.98 × 156,035.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,359.51x = 61,016,004,997.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,016,004,997.90/283,359.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,330.71

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