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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,745.88, 391,570.50 and 156,418.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,745.88, 391,570.50 and 156,418.68 is: 215,858.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,745.88 : 391,570.50 = 156,418.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,745.88/391,570.50 = 156,418.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,745.88x = 391,570.50 × 156,418.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,745.88x = 61,248,940,736.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,248,940,736.94/283,745.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,858.43

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