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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,360.50, 391,037.49 and 156,035.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,360.50, 391,037.49 and 156,035.79 is: 215,329.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,360.50 : 391,037.49 = 156,035.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,360.50/391,037.49 = 156,035.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,360.50x = 391,037.49 × 156,035.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,360.50x = 61,015,843,671.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,015,843,671.77/283,360.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,329.39

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