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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,721.50, 391,538.36 and 156,401.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,721.50, 391,538.36 and 156,401.65 is: 215,835.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,721.50 : 391,538.36 = 156,401.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,721.50/391,538.36 = 156,401.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,721.50x = 391,538.36 × 156,401.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,721.50x = 61,237,242,802.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,237,242,802.59/283,721.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,835.75

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