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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,733.30, 391,554.62 and 156,413.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,733.30, 391,554.62 and 156,413.46 is: 215,852.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,733.30 : 391,554.62 = 156,413.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,733.30/391,554.62 = 156,413.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,733.30x = 391,554.62 × 156,413.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,733.30x = 61,244,412,893.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,244,412,893.19/283,733.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,852.04

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