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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,930.52, 391,822.52 and 156,605.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,930.52, 391,822.52 and 156,605.81 is: 216,115.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,930.52 : 391,822.52 = 156,605.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,930.52/391,822.52 = 156,605.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,930.52x = 391,822.52 × 156,605.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,930.52x = 61,361,680,378.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,361,680,378.70/283,930.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,115.13

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