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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,432.42, 391,118.77 and 156,108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,432.42, 391,118.77 and 156,108 is: 215,419.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,432.42 : 391,118.77 = 156,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,432.42/391,118.77 = 156,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,432.42x = 391,118.77 × 156,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,432.42x = 61,056,768,947.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,056,768,947.16/283,432.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,419.14

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