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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,751.37, 391,579.92 and 156,431.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,751.37, 391,579.92 and 156,431.52 is: 215,877.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,751.37 : 391,579.92 = 156,431.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,751.37/391,579.92 = 156,431.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,751.37x = 391,579.92 × 156,431.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,751.37x = 61,255,442,087.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,255,442,087.08/283,751.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,877.17

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