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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,556.67, 391,307.90 and 156,232.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,556.67, 391,307.90 and 156,232.23 is: 215,600.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,556.67 : 391,307.90 = 156,232.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,556.67/391,307.90 = 156,232.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,556.67x = 391,307.90 × 156,232.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,556.67x = 61,134,905,052.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,134,905,052.46/283,556.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,600.31

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