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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,516.64, 391,253.88 and 156,191.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,516.64, 391,253.88 and 156,191.84 is: 215,545.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,516.64 : 391,253.88 = 156,191.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,516.64/391,253.88 = 156,191.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,516.64x = 391,253.88 × 156,191.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,516.64x = 61,110,663,424.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,110,663,424.34/283,516.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,545.24

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