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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,444.36, 391,153.19 and 156,119.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,444.36, 391,153.19 and 156,119.96 is: 215,445.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,444.36 : 391,153.19 = 156,119.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,444.36/391,153.19 = 156,119.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,444.36x = 391,153.19 × 156,119.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,444.36x = 61,066,818,420.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,066,818,420.91/283,444.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,445.52

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