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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,704.31, 391,529.46 and 156,379.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,704.31, 391,529.46 and 156,379.60 is: 215,813.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,704.31 : 391,529.46 = 156,379.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,704.31/391,529.46 = 156,379.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,704.31x = 391,529.46 × 156,379.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,704.31x = 61,227,220,343.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,227,220,343.02/283,704.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,813.50

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