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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,412.70, 391,100.13 and 156,087.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,412.70, 391,100.13 and 156,087.99 is: 215,396.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,412.70 : 391,100.13 = 156,087.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,412.70/391,100.13 = 156,087.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,412.70x = 391,100.13 × 156,087.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,412.70x = 61,046,033,180.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,046,033,180.44/283,412.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,396.25

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