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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,610.67, 391,364.22 and 156,286.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,610.67, 391,364.22 and 156,286.23 is: 215,664.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,610.67 : 391,364.22 = 156,286.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,610.67/391,364.22 = 156,286.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,610.67x = 391,364.22 × 156,286.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,610.67x = 61,164,838,500.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,164,838,500.69/283,610.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,664.80

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