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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,359.52, 391,036.71 and 156,035.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,359.52, 391,036.71 and 156,035.35 is: 215,329.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,359.52 : 391,036.71 = 156,035.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,359.52/391,036.71 = 156,035.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,359.52x = 391,036.71 × 156,035.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,359.52x = 61,015,549,907.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,015,549,907.70/283,359.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,329.10

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