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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,822.88, 391,673.04 and 156,499.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,822.88, 391,673.04 and 156,499.52 is: 215,967.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,822.88 : 391,673.04 = 156,499.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,822.88/391,673.04 = 156,499.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,822.88x = 391,673.04 × 156,499.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,822.88x = 61,296,642,756.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,296,642,756.94/283,822.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,967.94

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