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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,362.50, 391,040.26 and 156,037.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,362.50, 391,040.26 and 156,037.80 is: 215,332.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,362.50 : 391,040.26 = 156,037.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,362.50/391,040.26 = 156,037.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,362.50x = 391,040.26 × 156,037.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,362.50x = 61,017,061,881.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,017,061,881.83/283,362.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,332.17

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