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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,446.55, 391,156.21 and 156,122.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,446.55, 391,156.21 and 156,122.14 is: 215,448.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,446.55 : 391,156.21 = 156,122.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,446.55/391,156.21 = 156,122.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,446.55x = 391,156.21 × 156,122.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,446.55x = 61,068,143,211.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,068,143,211.29/283,446.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,448.53

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