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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,417.72, 391,134.22 and 156,093.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,417.72, 391,134.22 and 156,093.28 is: 215,418.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,417.72 : 391,134.22 = 156,093.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,417.72/391,134.22 = 156,093.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,417.72x = 391,134.22 × 156,093.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,417.72x = 61,053,421,951.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,053,421,951.97/283,417.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,418.51

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