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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,434.72, 391,157.64 and 156,110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,434.72, 391,157.64 and 156,110.28 is: 215,441.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,434.72 : 391,157.64 = 156,110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,434.72/391,157.64 = 156,110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,434.72x = 391,157.64 × 156,110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,434.72x = 61,063,728,704.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,063,728,704.54/283,434.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,441.95

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