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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,673.52, 391,468.28 and 156,349.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,673.52, 391,468.28 and 156,349.08 is: 215,761.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,673.52 : 391,468.28 = 156,349.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,673.52/391,468.28 = 156,349.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,673.52x = 391,468.28 × 156,349.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,673.52x = 61,205,704,645.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,205,704,645.44/283,673.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,761.08

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