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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,594.04, 391,368.12 and 156,277.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,594.04, 391,368.12 and 156,277.83 is: 215,668.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,594.04 : 391,368.12 = 156,277.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,594.04/391,368.12 = 156,277.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,594.04x = 391,368.12 × 156,277.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,594.04x = 61,162,160,524.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,162,160,524.78/283,594.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,668.01

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