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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,804.12, 391,652.76 and 156,484.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,804.12, 391,652.76 and 156,484.27 is: 215,949.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,804.12 : 391,652.76 = 156,484.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,804.12/391,652.76 = 156,484.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,804.12x = 391,652.76 × 156,484.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,804.12x = 61,287,496,242.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,287,496,242.09/283,804.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,949.99

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