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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,703.90, 391,511.39 and 156,382.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,703.90, 391,511.39 and 156,382.25 is: 215,807.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,703.90 : 391,511.39 = 156,382.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,703.90/391,511.39 = 156,382.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,703.90x = 391,511.39 × 156,382.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,703.90x = 61,225,429,329.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,225,429,329.36/283,703.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,807.50

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