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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,348.50, 391,011.75 and 156,020.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,348.50, 391,011.75 and 156,020.82 is: 215,303.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,348.50 : 391,011.75 = 156,020.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,348.50/391,011.75 = 156,020.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,348.50x = 391,011.75 × 156,020.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,348.50x = 61,005,973,864.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,005,973,864.64/283,348.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,303.68

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