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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,801.52, 391,638.60 and 156,474.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,801.52, 391,638.60 and 156,474.96 is: 215,931.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,801.52 : 391,638.60 = 156,474.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,801.52/391,638.60 = 156,474.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,801.52x = 391,638.60 × 156,474.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,801.52x = 61,281,634,269.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,281,634,269.46/283,801.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,931.31

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