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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,444.49, 391,153.37 and 156,120.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,444.49, 391,153.37 and 156,120.08 is: 215,445.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,444.49 : 391,153.37 = 156,120.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,444.49/391,153.37 = 156,120.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,444.49x = 391,153.37 × 156,120.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,444.49x = 61,066,895,613.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,066,895,613.95/283,444.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,445.70

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