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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,651.48, 391,431.36 and 156,327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,651.48, 391,431.36 and 156,327.04 is: 215,727.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,651.48 : 391,431.36 = 156,327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,651.48/391,431.36 = 156,327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,651.48x = 391,431.36 × 156,327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,651.48x = 61,191,305,871.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,191,305,871.97/283,651.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,727.08

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