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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,429.13, 391,132.19 and 156,104.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,429.13, 391,132.19 and 156,104.72 is: 215,424.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,429.13 : 391,132.19 = 156,104.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,429.13/391,132.19 = 156,104.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,429.13x = 391,132.19 × 156,104.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,429.13x = 61,057,580,904.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,057,580,904.28/283,429.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,424.51

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