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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,722.12, 391,539.22 and 156,402.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,722.12, 391,539.22 and 156,402.27 is: 215,836.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,722.12 : 391,539.22 = 156,402.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,722.12/391,539.22 = 156,402.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,722.12x = 391,539.22 × 156,402.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,722.12x = 61,237,622,411.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,237,622,411.02/283,722.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,836.62

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