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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,542.85, 391,288.91 and 156,218.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,542.85, 391,288.91 and 156,218.45 is: 215,581.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,542.85 : 391,288.91 = 156,218.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,542.85/391,288.91 = 156,218.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,542.85x = 391,288.91 × 156,218.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,542.85x = 61,126,544,284.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,126,544,284.85/283,542.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,581.33

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