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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,591.50, 391,364.51 and 156,275.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,591.50, 391,364.51 and 156,275.30 is: 215,664.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,591.50 : 391,364.51 = 156,275.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,591.50/391,364.51 = 156,275.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,591.50x = 391,364.51 × 156,275.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,591.50x = 61,160,603,471.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,160,603,471.40/283,591.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,664.45

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