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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,544.39, 391,291.04 and 156,219.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,544.39, 391,291.04 and 156,219.98 is: 215,583.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,544.39 : 391,291.04 = 156,219.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,544.39/391,291.04 = 156,219.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,544.39x = 391,291.04 × 156,219.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,544.39x = 61,127,479,811.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,127,479,811.76/283,544.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,583.46

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