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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,510.71, 391,244.76 and 156,186.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,510.71, 391,244.76 and 156,186.32 is: 215,537.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,510.71 : 391,244.76 = 156,186.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,510.71/391,244.76 = 156,186.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,510.71x = 391,244.76 × 156,186.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,510.71x = 61,107,077,327.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,107,077,327.46/283,510.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,537.10

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