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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,360.52, 391,037.48 and 156,035.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,360.52, 391,037.48 and 156,035.80 is: 215,329.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,360.52 : 391,037.48 = 156,035.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,360.52/391,037.48 = 156,035.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,360.52x = 391,037.48 × 156,035.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,360.52x = 61,015,846,021.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,015,846,021.78/283,360.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,329.38

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