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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,575.58, 391,351.77 and 156,251.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,575.58, 391,351.77 and 156,251.14 is: 215,636.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,575.58 : 391,351.77 = 156,251.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,575.58/391,351.77 = 156,251.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,575.58x = 391,351.77 × 156,251.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,575.58x = 61,149,160,203.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,149,160,203.52/283,575.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,636.20

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