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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,618.88, 391,396.64 and 156,299.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,618.88, 391,396.64 and 156,299.04 is: 215,694.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,618.88 : 391,396.64 = 156,299.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,618.88/391,396.64 = 156,299.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,618.88x = 391,396.64 × 156,299.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,618.88x = 61,174,919,091.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,174,919,091.23/283,618.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,694.10

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