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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,434.66, 391,157.55 and 156,110.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,434.66, 391,157.55 and 156,110.22 is: 215,441.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,434.66 : 391,157.55 = 156,110.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,434.66/391,157.55 = 156,110.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,434.66x = 391,157.55 × 156,110.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,434.66x = 61,063,691,185.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,063,691,185.16/283,434.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,441.86

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