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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,443.86, 391,152.50 and 156,119.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,443.86, 391,152.50 and 156,119.46 is: 215,444.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,443.86 : 391,152.50 = 156,119.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,443.86/391,152.50 = 156,119.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,443.86x = 391,152.50 × 156,119.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,443.86x = 61,066,515,121.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,066,515,121.89/283,443.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,444.83

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