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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,735.48, 391,550.68 and 156,408.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,735.48, 391,550.68 and 156,408.32 is: 215,841.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,735.48 : 391,550.68 = 156,408.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,735.48/391,550.68 = 156,408.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,735.48x = 391,550.68 × 156,408.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,735.48x = 61,241,784,053.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,241,784,053.66/283,735.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,841.12

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