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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,593.25, 391,366.92 and 156,277.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,593.25, 391,366.92 and 156,277.05 is: 215,666.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,593.25 : 391,366.92 = 156,277.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,593.25/391,366.92 = 156,277.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,593.25x = 391,366.92 × 156,277.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,593.25x = 61,161,667,725.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,161,667,725.19/283,593.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,666.87

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