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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,436.68, 391,160.36 and 156,112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,436.68, 391,160.36 and 156,112.24 is: 215,444.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,436.68 : 391,160.36 = 156,112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,436.68/391,160.36 = 156,112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,436.68x = 391,160.36 × 156,112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,436.68x = 61,064,919,998.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,064,919,998.81/283,436.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,444.66

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