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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,725.58, 391,541.22 and 156,403.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,725.58, 391,541.22 and 156,403.30 is: 215,836.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,725.58 : 391,541.22 = 156,403.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,725.58/391,541.22 = 156,403.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,725.58x = 391,541.22 × 156,403.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,725.58x = 61,238,338,894.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,238,338,894.03/283,725.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,836.51

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