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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,745.08, 391,570.80 and 156,425.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,745.08, 391,570.80 and 156,425.20 is: 215,868.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,745.08 : 391,570.80 = 156,425.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,745.08/391,570.80 = 156,425.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,745.08x = 391,570.80 × 156,425.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,745.08x = 61,251,540,704.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,251,540,704.16/283,745.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,868.20

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