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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,390.53, 391,082.63 and 156,075.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,390.53, 391,082.63 and 156,075.54 is: 215,386.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,390.53 : 391,082.63 = 156,075.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,390.53/391,082.63 = 156,075.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,390.53x = 391,082.63 × 156,075.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,390.53x = 61,038,431,881.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,038,431,881.49/283,390.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,386.28

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