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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,603.25, 391,375.10 and 156,283.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,603.25, 391,375.10 and 156,283.40 is: 215,672.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,603.25 : 391,375.10 = 156,283.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,603.25/391,375.10 = 156,283.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,603.25x = 391,375.10 × 156,283.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,603.25x = 61,165,429,737.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,165,429,737.17/283,603.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,672.53

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