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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,570.49, 391,324.84 and 156,245.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,570.49, 391,324.84 and 156,245.18 is: 215,617.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,570.49 : 391,324.84 = 156,245.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,570.49/391,324.84 = 156,245.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,570.49x = 391,324.84 × 156,245.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,570.49x = 61,142,617,717.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,142,617,717.03/283,570.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,617.00

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