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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,393.12, 391,077.78 and 156,080.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,393.12, 391,077.78 and 156,080.56 is: 215,388.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,393.12 : 391,077.78 = 156,080.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,393.12/391,077.78 = 156,080.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,393.12x = 391,077.78 × 156,080.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,393.12x = 61,039,638,905.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,039,638,905.96/283,393.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,388.57

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