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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,472.69, 391,192.32 and 156,148.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,472.69, 391,192.32 and 156,148.31 is: 215,484.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,472.69 : 391,192.32 = 156,148.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,472.69/391,192.32 = 156,148.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,472.69x = 391,192.32 × 156,148.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,472.69x = 61,084,017,697.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,084,017,697.02/283,472.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,484.67

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