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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,991.20, 391,901.52 and 156,666.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,991.20, 391,901.52 and 156,666.76 is: 216,196.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,991.20 : 391,901.52 = 156,666.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,991.20/391,901.52 = 156,666.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,991.20x = 391,901.52 × 156,666.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,991.20x = 61,397,941,377.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,397,941,377.48/283,991.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,196.63

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