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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,386.26, 391,071.12 and 156,060.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,386.26, 391,071.12 and 156,060.92 is: 215,363.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,386.26 : 391,071.12 = 156,060.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,386.26/391,071.12 = 156,060.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,386.26x = 391,071.12 × 156,060.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,386.26x = 61,030,918,772.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,030,918,772.63/283,386.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,363.01

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