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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,448.78, 391,160.37 and 156,124.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,448.78, 391,160.37 and 156,124.07 is: 215,451.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,448.78 : 391,160.37 = 156,124.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,448.78/391,160.37 = 156,124.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,448.78x = 391,160.37 × 156,124.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,448.78x = 61,069,548,987.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,069,548,987.11/283,448.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,451.80

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