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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,626.54, 391,412.82 and 156,310.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,626.54, 391,412.82 and 156,310.33 is: 215,712.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,626.54 : 391,412.82 = 156,310.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,626.54/391,412.82 = 156,310.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,626.54x = 391,412.82 × 156,310.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,626.54x = 61,181,867,060.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,181,867,060.43/283,626.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,712.77

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