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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,993.01, 391,904.03 and 156,668.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,993.01, 391,904.03 and 156,668.57 is: 216,199.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,993.01 : 391,904.03 = 156,668.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,993.01/391,904.03 = 156,668.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,993.01x = 391,904.03 × 156,668.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,993.01x = 61,399,041,214.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,399,041,214.47/283,993.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,199.13

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