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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,692.12, 391,490.46 and 156,379.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,692.12, 391,490.46 and 156,379.56 is: 215,801.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,692.12 : 391,490.46 = 156,379.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,692.12/391,490.46 = 156,379.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,692.12x = 391,490.46 × 156,379.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,692.12x = 61,221,105,879.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,221,105,879.00/283,692.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,801.22

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