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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,410.91, 391,124.73 and 156,086.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,410.91, 391,124.73 and 156,086.47 is: 215,409.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,410.91 : 391,124.73 = 156,086.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,410.91/391,124.73 = 156,086.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,410.91x = 391,124.73 × 156,086.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,410.91x = 61,049,278,435.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,049,278,435.40/283,410.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,409.06

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