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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,745.07, 391,570.80 and 156,425.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,745.07, 391,570.80 and 156,425.22 is: 215,868.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,745.07 : 391,570.80 = 156,425.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,745.07/391,570.80 = 156,425.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,745.07x = 391,570.80 × 156,425.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,745.07x = 61,251,548,535.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,251,548,535.58/283,745.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,868.24

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