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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,524.90, 391,282.02 and 156,200.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,524.90, 391,282.02 and 156,200.46 is: 215,566.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,524.90 : 391,282.02 = 156,200.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,524.90/391,282.02 = 156,200.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,524.90x = 391,282.02 × 156,200.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,524.90x = 61,118,431,513.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,118,431,513.73/283,524.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,566.36

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