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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,613.67, 391,368.36 and 156,289.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,613.67, 391,368.36 and 156,289.23 is: 215,668.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,613.67 : 391,368.36 = 156,289.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,613.67/391,368.36 = 156,289.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,613.67x = 391,368.36 × 156,289.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,613.67x = 61,166,659,630.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,166,659,630.76/283,613.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,668.94

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