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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,995.82, 391,915.56 and 156,671.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,995.82, 391,915.56 and 156,671.38 is: 216,207.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,995.82 : 391,915.56 = 156,671.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,995.82/391,915.56 = 156,671.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,995.82x = 391,915.56 × 156,671.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,995.82x = 61,401,951,628.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,401,951,628.67/283,995.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,207.24

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