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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,672.22, 391,469.51 and 156,347.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,672.22, 391,469.51 and 156,347.81 is: 215,760.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,672.22 : 391,469.51 = 156,347.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,672.22/391,469.51 = 156,347.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,672.22x = 391,469.51 × 156,347.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,672.22x = 61,205,397,831.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,205,397,831.19/283,672.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,760.99

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