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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,592.50, 391,365.89 and 156,276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,592.50, 391,365.89 and 156,276.30 is: 215,665.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,592.50 : 391,365.89 = 156,276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,592.50/391,365.89 = 156,276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,592.50x = 391,365.89 × 156,276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,592.50x = 61,161,213,235.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,161,213,235.41/283,592.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,665.83

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