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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,741.92, 391,548.60 and 156,392.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,741.92, 391,548.60 and 156,392.64 is: 215,813.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,741.92 : 391,548.60 = 156,392.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,741.92/391,548.60 = 156,392.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,741.92x = 391,548.60 × 156,392.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,741.92x = 61,235,319,242.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,235,319,242.30/283,741.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,813.44

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