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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,401, 391,093.42 and 156,076.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,401, 391,093.42 and 156,076.36 is: 215,385.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,401 : 391,093.42 = 156,076.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,401/391,093.42 = 156,076.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,401x = 391,093.42 × 156,076.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,401x = 61,040,437,413.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,040,437,413.55/283,401
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,385.40

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