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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,386.14, 391,090.66 and 156,061.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,386.14, 391,090.66 and 156,061.73 is: 215,374.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,386.14 : 391,090.66 = 156,061.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,386.14/391,090.66 = 156,061.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,386.14x = 391,090.66 × 156,061.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,386.14x = 61,034,284,986.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,034,284,986.44/283,386.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,374.98

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