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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,605.56, 391,384.05 and 156,289.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,605.56, 391,384.05 and 156,289.40 is: 215,683.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,605.56 : 391,384.05 = 156,289.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,605.56/391,384.05 = 156,289.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,605.56x = 391,384.05 × 156,289.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,605.56x = 61,169,178,344.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,169,178,344.07/283,605.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,683.99

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