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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,562.67, 391,316.16 and 156,238.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,562.67, 391,316.16 and 156,238.23 is: 215,608.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,562.67 : 391,316.16 = 156,238.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,562.67/391,316.16 = 156,238.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,562.67x = 391,316.16 × 156,238.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,562.67x = 61,138,544,208.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,138,544,208.80/283,562.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,608.58

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