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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,559.67, 391,312.02 and 156,235.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,559.67, 391,312.02 and 156,235.23 is: 215,604.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,559.67 : 391,312.02 = 156,235.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,559.67/391,312.02 = 156,235.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,559.67x = 391,312.02 × 156,235.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,559.67x = 61,136,723,446.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,136,723,446.46/283,559.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,604.44

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