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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,595.76, 391,370.38 and 156,279.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,595.76, 391,370.38 and 156,279.56 is: 215,670.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,595.76 : 391,370.38 = 156,279.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,595.76/391,370.38 = 156,279.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,595.76x = 391,370.38 × 156,279.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,595.76x = 61,163,190,783.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,163,190,783.43/283,595.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,670.33

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