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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,388.26, 391,073.88 and 156,062.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,388.26, 391,073.88 and 156,062.92 is: 215,365.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,388.26 : 391,073.88 = 156,062.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,388.26/391,073.88 = 156,062.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,388.26x = 391,073.88 × 156,062.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,388.26x = 61,032,131,648.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,032,131,648.53/283,388.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,365.77

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