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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,419.56, 391,101.21 and 156,095.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,419.56, 391,101.21 and 156,095.15 is: 215,401.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,419.56 : 391,101.21 = 156,095.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,419.56/391,101.21 = 156,095.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,419.56x = 391,101.21 × 156,095.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,419.56x = 61,049,002,284.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,049,002,284.57/283,419.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,401.52

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