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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,429.41, 391,114.63 and 156,105.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,429.41, 391,114.63 and 156,105.00 is: 215,415.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,429.41 : 391,114.63 = 156,105.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,429.41/391,114.63 = 156,105.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,429.41x = 391,114.63 × 156,105.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,429.41x = 61,054,950,684.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,054,950,684.20/283,429.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,415.02

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