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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,444.74, 391,153.68 and 156,120.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,444.74, 391,153.68 and 156,120.34 is: 215,446.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,444.74 : 391,153.68 = 156,120.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,444.74/391,153.68 = 156,120.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,444.74x = 391,153.68 × 156,120.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,444.74x = 61,067,044,608.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,067,044,608.35/283,444.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,446.03

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