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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,687.80, 391,482.24 and 156,360.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,687.80, 391,482.24 and 156,360.60 is: 215,773.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,687.80 : 391,482.24 = 156,360.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,687.80/391,482.24 = 156,360.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,687.80x = 391,482.24 × 156,360.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,687.80x = 61,212,397,935.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,212,397,935.74/283,687.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,773.81

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