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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,554.67, 391,305.13 and 156,230.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,554.67, 391,305.13 and 156,230.23 is: 215,597.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,554.67 : 391,305.13 = 156,230.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,554.67/391,305.13 = 156,230.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,554.67x = 391,305.13 × 156,230.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,554.67x = 61,133,690,460.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,133,690,460.08/283,554.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,597.54

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