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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,755.08, 391,584.62 and 156,435.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,755.08, 391,584.62 and 156,435.24 is: 215,882.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,755.08 : 391,584.62 = 156,435.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,755.08/391,584.62 = 156,435.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,755.08x = 391,584.62 × 156,435.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,755.08x = 61,257,634,010.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,257,634,010.01/283,755.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,882.07

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