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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,493.54, 391,202.51 and 156,169.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,493.54, 391,202.51 and 156,169.13 is: 215,503.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,493.54 : 391,202.51 = 156,169.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,493.54/391,202.51 = 156,169.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,493.54x = 391,202.51 × 156,169.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,493.54x = 61,093,755,640.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,093,755,640.52/283,493.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,503.17

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