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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,655.48, 391,425.88 and 156,330.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,655.48, 391,425.88 and 156,330.76 is: 215,726.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,655.48 : 391,425.88 = 156,330.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,655.48/391,425.88 = 156,330.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,655.48x = 391,425.88 × 156,330.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,655.48x = 61,191,905,304.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,191,905,304.07/283,655.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,726.15

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