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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,558.93, 391,312.52 and 156,234.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,558.93, 391,312.52 and 156,234.52 is: 215,604.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,558.93 : 391,312.52 = 156,234.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,558.93/391,312.52 = 156,234.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,558.93x = 391,312.52 × 156,234.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,558.93x = 61,136,524,026.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,136,524,026.04/283,558.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,604.30

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