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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,641.14, 391,426.90 and 156,321.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,641.14, 391,426.90 and 156,321.02 is: 215,724.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,641.14 : 391,426.90 = 156,321.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,641.14/391,426.90 = 156,321.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,641.14x = 391,426.90 × 156,321.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,641.14x = 61,188,252,263.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,188,252,263.44/283,641.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,724.18

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