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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,718.42, 391,500.51 and 156,369.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,718.42, 391,500.51 and 156,369.50 is: 215,772.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,718.42 : 391,500.51 = 156,369.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,718.42/391,500.51 = 156,369.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,718.42x = 391,500.51 × 156,369.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,718.42x = 61,218,738,998.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,218,738,998.45/283,718.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,772.87

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