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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,379.58, 391,066.38 and 156,055.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,379.58, 391,066.38 and 156,055.68 is: 215,358.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,379.58 : 391,066.38 = 156,055.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,379.58/391,066.38 = 156,055.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,379.58x = 391,066.38 × 156,055.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,379.58x = 61,028,129,856.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,028,129,856.04/283,379.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,358.25

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