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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,638.80, 391,423.92 and 156,314.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,638.80, 391,423.92 and 156,314.72 is: 215,715.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,638.80 : 391,423.92 = 156,314.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,638.80/391,423.92 = 156,314.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,638.80x = 391,423.92 × 156,314.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,638.80x = 61,185,320,456.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,185,320,456.10/283,638.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,715.62

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