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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,374.50, 391,059.45 and 156,051

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,374.50, 391,059.45 and 156,051 is: 215,351.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,374.50 : 391,059.45 = 156,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,374.50/391,059.45 = 156,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,374.50x = 391,059.45 × 156,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,374.50x = 61,025,218,231.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,025,218,231.95/283,374.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,351.84

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