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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,625.88, 391,406.30 and 156,306.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,625.88, 391,406.30 and 156,306.04 is: 215,703.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,625.88 : 391,406.30 = 156,306.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,625.88/391,406.30 = 156,306.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,625.88x = 391,406.30 × 156,306.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,625.88x = 61,179,168,784.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,179,168,784.05/283,625.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,703.76

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