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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,415.66, 391,131.30 and 156,091.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,415.66, 391,131.30 and 156,091.22 is: 215,415.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,415.66 : 391,131.30 = 156,091.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,415.66/391,131.30 = 156,091.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,415.66x = 391,131.30 × 156,091.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,415.66x = 61,052,161,797.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,052,161,797.19/283,415.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,415.63

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