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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,512.30, 391,242.60 and 156,192.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,512.30, 391,242.60 and 156,192.45 is: 215,543.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,512.30 : 391,242.60 = 156,192.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,512.30/391,242.60 = 156,192.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,512.30x = 391,242.60 × 156,192.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,512.30x = 61,109,140,238.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,109,140,238.37/283,512.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,543.17

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