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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,671.72, 391,469.70 and 156,352.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,671.72, 391,469.70 and 156,352.20 is: 215,767.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,671.72 : 391,469.70 = 156,352.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,671.72/391,469.70 = 156,352.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,671.72x = 391,469.70 × 156,352.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,671.72x = 61,207,148,828.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,207,148,828.34/283,671.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,767.54

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