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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,472.88, 391,192.60 and 156,148.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,472.88, 391,192.60 and 156,148.48 is: 215,484.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,472.88 : 391,192.60 = 156,148.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,472.88/391,192.60 = 156,148.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,472.88x = 391,192.60 × 156,148.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,472.88x = 61,084,129,877.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,084,129,877.25/283,472.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,484.92

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