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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,364.28, 391,034.16 and 156,040.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,364.28, 391,034.16 and 156,040.56 is: 215,331.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,364.28 : 391,034.16 = 156,040.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,364.28/391,034.16 = 156,040.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,364.28x = 391,034.16 × 156,040.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,364.28x = 61,017,189,305.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,017,189,305.53/283,364.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,331.27

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