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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,361.69, 391,037.42 and 156,036.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,361.69, 391,037.42 and 156,036.38 is: 215,329.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,361.69 : 391,037.42 = 156,036.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,361.69/391,037.42 = 156,036.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,361.69x = 391,037.42 × 156,036.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,361.69x = 61,016,061,896.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,016,061,896.24/283,361.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,329.25

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