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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,512.64, 391,248.36 and 156,187.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,512.64, 391,248.36 and 156,187.84 is: 215,539.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,512.64 : 391,248.36 = 156,187.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,512.64/391,248.36 = 156,187.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,512.64x = 391,248.36 × 156,187.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,512.64x = 61,108,236,251.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,108,236,251.94/283,512.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,539.72

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