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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,593.11, 391,366.73 and 156,276.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,593.11, 391,366.73 and 156,276.90 is: 215,666.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,593.11 : 391,366.73 = 156,276.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,593.11/391,366.73 = 156,276.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,593.11x = 391,366.73 × 156,276.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,593.11x = 61,161,579,327.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,161,579,327.54/283,593.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,666.66

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