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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,552.67, 391,302.37 and 156,228.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,552.67, 391,302.37 and 156,228.23 is: 215,594.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,552.67 : 391,302.37 = 156,228.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,552.67/391,302.37 = 156,228.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,552.67x = 391,302.37 × 156,228.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,552.67x = 61,132,476,659.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,132,476,659.91/283,552.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,594.78

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