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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,509, 391,242.42 and 156,184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,509, 391,242.42 and 156,184.56 is: 215,534.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,509 : 391,242.42 = 156,184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,509/391,242.42 = 156,184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,509x = 391,242.42 × 156,184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,509x = 61,106,025,221.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,106,025,221.04/283,509
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,534.69

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