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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,673.72, 391,472.46 and 156,354.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,673.72, 391,472.46 and 156,354.20 is: 215,770.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,673.72 : 391,472.46 = 156,354.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,673.72/391,472.46 = 156,354.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,673.72x = 391,472.46 × 156,354.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,673.72x = 61,208,363,305.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,208,363,305.33/283,673.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,770.30

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