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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,676.31, 391,490.82 and 156,351.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,676.31, 391,490.82 and 156,351.60 is: 215,774.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,676.31 : 391,490.82 = 156,351.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,676.31/391,490.82 = 156,351.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,676.31x = 391,490.82 × 156,351.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,676.31x = 61,210,216,092.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,210,216,092.31/283,676.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,774.86

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