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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,471.38, 391,190.52 and 156,146.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,471.38, 391,190.52 and 156,146.97 is: 215,482.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,471.38 : 391,190.52 = 156,146.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,471.38/391,190.52 = 156,146.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,471.38x = 391,190.52 × 156,146.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,471.38x = 61,083,214,390.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,083,214,390.72/283,471.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,482.83

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