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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,446.78, 391,156.52 and 156,122.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,446.78, 391,156.52 and 156,122.37 is: 215,448.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,446.78 : 391,156.52 = 156,122.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,446.78/391,156.52 = 156,122.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,446.78x = 391,156.52 × 156,122.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,446.78x = 61,068,282,943.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,068,282,943.35/283,446.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,448.85

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