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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,613.99, 391,406.24 and 156,289.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,613.99, 391,406.24 and 156,289.57 is: 215,690.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,613.99 : 391,406.24 = 156,289.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,613.99/391,406.24 = 156,289.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,613.99x = 391,406.24 × 156,289.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,613.99x = 61,172,712,357.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,172,712,357.13/283,613.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,690.04

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