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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,445.64, 391,154.96 and 156,121.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,445.64, 391,154.96 and 156,121.24 is: 215,447.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,445.64 : 391,154.96 = 156,121.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,445.64/391,154.96 = 156,121.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,445.64x = 391,154.96 × 156,121.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,445.64x = 61,067,594,650.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,067,594,650.97/283,445.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,447.29

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