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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,672.71, 391,470.14 and 156,348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,672.71, 391,470.14 and 156,348.30 is: 215,761.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,672.71 : 391,470.14 = 156,348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,672.71/391,470.14 = 156,348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,672.71x = 391,470.14 × 156,348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,672.71x = 61,205,690,889.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,205,690,889.76/283,672.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,761.65

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