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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,833.52, 391,692.92 and 156,513.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,833.52, 391,692.92 and 156,513.68 is: 215,990.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,833.52 : 391,692.92 = 156,513.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,833.52/391,692.92 = 156,513.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,833.52x = 391,692.92 × 156,513.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,833.52x = 61,305,300,339.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,305,300,339.15/283,833.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,990.35

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