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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,359.75, 391,036.46 and 156,035.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,359.75, 391,036.46 and 156,035.04 is: 215,328.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,359.75 : 391,036.46 = 156,035.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,359.75/391,036.46 = 156,035.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,359.75x = 391,036.46 × 156,035.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,359.75x = 61,015,388,897.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,015,388,897.38/283,359.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,328.36

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