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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,693.80, 391,490.52 and 156,366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,693.80, 391,490.52 and 156,366.60 is: 215,782.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,693.80 : 391,490.52 = 156,366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,693.80/391,490.52 = 156,366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,693.80x = 391,490.52 × 156,366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,693.80x = 61,216,041,544.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,216,041,544.63/283,693.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,782.09

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