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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,591.60, 391,354.54 and 156,267.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,591.60, 391,354.54 and 156,267.23 is: 215,647.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,591.60 : 391,354.54 = 156,267.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,591.60/391,354.54 = 156,267.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,591.60x = 391,354.54 × 156,267.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,591.60x = 61,155,887,566.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,155,887,566.28/283,591.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,647.74

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