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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,842.52, 391,705.34 and 156,522.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,842.52, 391,705.34 and 156,522.68 is: 216,002.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,842.52 : 391,705.34 = 156,522.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,842.52/391,705.34 = 156,522.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,842.52x = 391,705.34 × 156,522.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,842.52x = 61,310,769,587.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,310,769,587.11/283,842.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,002.77

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