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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,425.28, 391,124.44 and 156,098.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,425.28, 391,124.44 and 156,098.16 is: 215,414.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,425.28 : 391,124.44 = 156,098.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,425.28/391,124.44 = 156,098.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,425.28x = 391,124.44 × 156,098.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,425.28x = 61,053,805,415.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,053,805,415.03/283,425.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,414.11

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