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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,432.14, 391,118.40 and 156,107.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,432.14, 391,118.40 and 156,107.73 is: 215,418.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,432.14 : 391,118.40 = 156,107.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,432.14/391,118.40 = 156,107.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,432.14x = 391,118.40 × 156,107.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,432.14x = 61,056,605,585.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,056,605,585.23/283,432.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,418.78

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