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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,751.60, 391,594.84 and 156,426.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,751.60, 391,594.84 and 156,426.96 is: 215,878.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,751.60 : 391,594.84 = 156,426.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,751.60/391,594.84 = 156,426.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,751.60x = 391,594.84 × 156,426.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,751.60x = 61,255,990,372.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,255,990,372.89/283,751.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,878.92

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