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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,688.12, 391,484.76 and 156,375.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,688.12, 391,484.76 and 156,375.56 is: 215,795.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,688.12 : 391,484.76 = 156,375.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,688.12/391,484.76 = 156,375.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,688.12x = 391,484.76 × 156,375.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,688.12x = 61,218,648,576.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,218,648,576.47/283,688.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,795.60

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