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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,474.37, 391,195.69 and 156,149.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,474.37, 391,195.69 and 156,149.66 is: 215,487.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,474.37 : 391,195.69 = 156,149.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,474.37/391,195.69 = 156,149.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,474.37x = 391,195.69 × 156,149.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,474.37x = 61,085,073,986.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,085,073,986.97/283,474.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,487.11

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