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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,362.02, 391,039.55 and 156,037.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,362.02, 391,039.55 and 156,037.30 is: 215,331.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,362.02 : 391,039.55 = 156,037.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,362.02/391,039.55 = 156,037.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,362.02x = 391,039.55 × 156,037.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,362.02x = 61,016,755,575.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,016,755,575.22/283,362.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,331.45

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