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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,592.76, 391,366.24 and 156,276.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,592.76, 391,366.24 and 156,276.56 is: 215,666.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,592.76 : 391,366.24 = 156,276.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,592.76/391,366.24 = 156,276.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,592.76x = 391,366.24 × 156,276.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,592.76x = 61,161,369,687.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,161,369,687.33/283,592.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,666.19

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