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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,998.96, 391,918.53 and 156,674.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,998.96, 391,918.53 and 156,674.55 is: 216,210.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,998.96 : 391,918.53 = 156,674.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,998.96/391,918.53 = 156,674.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,998.96x = 391,918.53 × 156,674.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,998.96x = 61,403,659,324.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,403,659,324.41/283,998.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,210.86

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