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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,609.40, 391,383.57 and 156,289.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,609.40, 391,383.57 and 156,289.52 is: 215,680.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,609.40 : 391,383.57 = 156,289.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,609.40/391,383.57 = 156,289.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,609.40x = 391,383.57 × 156,289.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,609.40x = 61,169,150,291.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,169,150,291.19/283,609.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,680.97

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