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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,448.68, 391,176.92 and 156,124.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,448.68, 391,176.92 and 156,124.24 is: 215,461.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,448.68 : 391,176.92 = 156,124.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,448.68/391,176.92 = 156,124.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,448.68x = 391,176.92 × 156,124.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,448.68x = 61,072,199,340.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,072,199,340.54/283,448.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,461.22

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