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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,973.76, 391,881.60 and 156,654.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,973.76, 391,881.60 and 156,654.72 is: 216,182.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,973.76 : 391,881.60 = 156,654.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,973.76/391,881.60 = 156,654.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,973.76x = 391,881.60 × 156,654.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,973.76x = 61,390,102,321.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,390,102,321.15/283,973.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,182.31

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