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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,444.45, 391,153.32 and 156,120.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,444.45, 391,153.32 and 156,120.05 is: 215,445.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,444.45 : 391,153.32 = 156,120.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,444.45/391,153.32 = 156,120.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,444.45x = 391,153.32 × 156,120.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,444.45x = 61,066,875,876.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,066,875,876.07/283,444.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,445.66

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