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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,428.66, 391,149.24 and 156,104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,428.66, 391,149.24 and 156,104.22 is: 215,433.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,428.66 : 391,149.24 = 156,104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,428.66/391,149.24 = 156,104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,428.66x = 391,149.24 × 156,104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,428.66x = 61,060,047,013.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,060,047,013.79/283,428.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,433.57

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