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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,444.12, 391,148.19 and 156,131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,444.12, 391,148.19 and 156,131.56 is: 215,458.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,444.12 : 391,148.19 = 156,131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,444.12/391,148.19 = 156,131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,444.12x = 391,148.19 × 156,131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,444.12x = 61,070,577,095.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,070,577,095.88/283,444.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,458.97

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