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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,712.46, 391,523.10 and 156,390.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,712.46, 391,523.10 and 156,390.18 is: 215,818.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,712.46 : 391,523.10 = 156,390.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,712.46/391,523.10 = 156,390.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,712.46x = 391,523.10 × 156,390.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,712.46x = 61,230,368,083.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,230,368,083.16/283,712.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,818.40

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