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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,569.08, 391,342.80 and 156,244.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,569.08, 391,342.80 and 156,244.64 is: 215,627.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,569.08 : 391,342.80 = 156,244.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,569.08/391,342.80 = 156,244.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,569.08x = 391,342.80 × 156,244.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,569.08x = 61,145,214,902.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,145,214,902.59/283,569.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,627.23

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