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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,892.52, 391,771.44 and 156,576.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,892.52, 391,771.44 and 156,576.18 is: 216,075.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,892.52 : 391,771.44 = 156,576.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,892.52/391,771.44 = 156,576.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,892.52x = 391,771.44 × 156,576.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,892.52x = 61,342,075,508.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,342,075,508.30/283,892.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,075.00

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