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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,587.60, 391,368.32 and 156,263.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,587.60, 391,368.32 and 156,263.16 is: 215,652.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,587.60 : 391,368.32 = 156,263.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,587.60/391,368.32 = 156,263.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,587.60x = 391,368.32 × 156,263.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,587.60x = 61,156,450,407.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,156,450,407.09/283,587.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,652.77

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