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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,548.38, 391,298.58 and 156,224.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,548.38, 391,298.58 and 156,224.88 is: 215,591.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,548.38 : 391,298.58 = 156,224.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,548.38/391,298.58 = 156,224.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,548.38x = 391,298.58 × 156,224.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,548.38x = 61,130,573,704.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,130,573,704.67/283,548.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,591.34

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