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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,643.33, 391,442.36 and 156,318.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,643.33, 391,442.36 and 156,318.93 is: 215,728.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,643.33 : 391,442.36 = 156,318.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,643.33/391,442.36 = 156,318.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,643.33x = 391,442.36 × 156,318.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,643.33x = 61,189,850,090.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,189,850,090.28/283,643.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,728.15

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