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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,606.12, 391,379.07 and 156,286.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,606.12, 391,379.07 and 156,286.27 is: 215,676.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,606.12 : 391,379.07 = 156,286.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,606.12/391,379.07 = 156,286.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,606.12x = 391,379.07 × 156,286.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,606.12x = 61,167,175,006.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,167,175,006.37/283,606.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,676.50

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