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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,363.02, 391,040.93 and 156,038.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,363.02, 391,040.93 and 156,038.30 is: 215,332.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,363.02 : 391,040.93 = 156,038.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,363.02/391,040.93 = 156,038.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,363.02x = 391,040.93 × 156,038.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,363.02x = 61,017,361,947.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,017,361,947.62/283,363.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,332.83

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