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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,626.72, 391,404.87 and 156,302.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,626.72, 391,404.87 and 156,302.31 is: 215,697.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,626.72 : 391,404.87 = 156,302.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,626.72/391,404.87 = 156,302.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,626.72x = 391,404.87 × 156,302.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,626.72x = 61,177,485,326.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,177,485,326.25/283,626.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,697.19

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