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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,627.54, 391,414.20 and 156,311.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,627.54, 391,414.20 and 156,311.33 is: 215,714.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,627.54 : 391,414.20 = 156,311.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,627.54/391,414.20 = 156,311.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,627.54x = 391,414.20 × 156,311.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,627.54x = 61,182,474,182.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,182,474,182.89/283,627.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,714.15

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