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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,882.14, 391,759.83 and 156,562.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,882.14, 391,759.83 and 156,562.14 is: 216,057.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,882.14 : 391,759.83 = 156,562.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,882.14/391,759.83 = 156,562.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,882.14x = 391,759.83 × 156,562.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,882.14x = 61,334,757,350.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,334,757,350.84/283,882.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,057.12

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