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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,514.94, 391,246.23 and 156,195.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,514.94, 391,246.23 and 156,195.09 is: 215,546.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,514.94 : 391,246.23 = 156,195.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,514.94/391,246.23 = 156,195.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,514.94x = 391,246.23 × 156,195.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,514.94x = 61,110,740,107.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,110,740,107.01/283,514.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,546.81

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