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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,680.72, 391,482.12 and 156,361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,680.72, 391,482.12 and 156,361.20 is: 215,779.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,680.72 : 391,482.12 = 156,361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,680.72/391,482.12 = 156,361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,680.72x = 391,482.12 × 156,361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,680.72x = 61,212,614,061.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,212,614,061.74/283,680.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,779.96

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