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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,443.03, 391,151.38 and 156,118.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,443.03, 391,151.38 and 156,118.62 is: 215,443.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,443.03 : 391,151.38 = 156,118.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,443.03/391,151.38 = 156,118.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,443.03x = 391,151.38 × 156,118.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,443.03x = 61,066,015,025.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,066,015,025.94/283,443.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,443.70

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