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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,393.62, 391,078.47 and 156,081.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,393.62, 391,078.47 and 156,081.06 is: 215,389.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,393.62 : 391,078.47 = 156,081.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,393.62/391,078.47 = 156,081.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,393.62x = 391,078.47 × 156,081.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,393.62x = 61,039,942,140.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,039,942,140.78/283,393.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,389.26

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