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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,720.51, 391,536.99 and 156,400.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,720.51, 391,536.99 and 156,400.66 is: 215,834.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,720.51 : 391,536.99 = 156,400.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,720.51/391,536.99 = 156,400.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,720.51x = 391,536.99 × 156,400.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,720.51x = 61,236,643,650.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,236,643,650.41/283,720.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,834.39

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