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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,629.04, 391,416.28 and 156,312.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,629.04, 391,416.28 and 156,312.84 is: 215,716.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,629.04 : 391,416.28 = 156,312.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,629.04/391,416.28 = 156,312.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,629.04x = 391,416.28 × 156,312.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,629.04x = 61,183,390,349.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,183,390,349.04/283,629.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,716.24

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