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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,449.29, 391,161.06 and 156,124.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,449.29, 391,161.06 and 156,124.58 is: 215,452.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,449.29 : 391,161.06 = 156,124.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,449.29/391,161.06 = 156,124.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,449.29x = 391,161.06 × 156,124.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,449.29x = 61,069,854,249.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,069,854,249.05/283,449.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,452.49

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