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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,448.90, 391,159.44 and 156,124.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,448.90, 391,159.44 and 156,124.49 is: 215,451.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,448.90 : 391,159.44 = 156,124.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,448.90/391,159.44 = 156,124.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,448.90x = 391,159.44 × 156,124.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,448.90x = 61,069,568,078.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,069,568,078.69/283,448.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,451.77

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