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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,605.12, 391,377.69 and 156,285.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,605.12, 391,377.69 and 156,285.27 is: 215,675.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,605.12 : 391,377.69 = 156,285.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,605.12/391,377.69 = 156,285.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,605.12x = 391,377.69 × 156,285.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,605.12x = 61,166,567,953.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,166,567,953.63/283,605.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,675.12

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