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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,380.12, 391,059.90 and 156,067.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,380.12, 391,059.90 and 156,067.56 is: 215,370.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,380.12 : 391,059.90 = 156,067.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,380.12/391,059.90 = 156,067.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,380.12x = 391,059.90 × 156,067.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,380.12x = 61,031,764,406.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,031,764,406.84/283,380.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,370.66

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