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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,752.37, 391,581.30 and 156,432.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,752.37, 391,581.30 and 156,432.52 is: 215,878.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,752.37 : 391,581.30 = 156,432.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,752.37/391,581.30 = 156,432.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,752.37x = 391,581.30 × 156,432.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,752.37x = 61,256,049,543.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,256,049,543.88/283,752.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,878.55

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