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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,989.76, 391,899.56 and 156,665.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,989.76, 391,899.56 and 156,665.32 is: 216,194.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,989.76 : 391,899.56 = 156,665.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,989.76/391,899.56 = 156,665.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,989.76x = 391,899.56 × 156,665.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,989.76x = 61,397,071,297.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,397,071,297.86/283,989.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,194.66

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