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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,619.08, 391,411.74 and 156,294.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,619.08, 391,411.74 and 156,294.64 is: 215,696.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,619.08 : 391,411.74 = 156,294.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,619.08/391,411.74 = 156,294.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,619.08x = 391,411.74 × 156,294.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,619.08x = 61,175,556,995.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,175,556,995.07/283,619.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,696.20

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