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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,635.54, 391,415.09 and 156,311.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,635.54, 391,415.09 and 156,311.24 is: 215,708.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,635.54 : 391,415.09 = 156,311.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,635.54/391,415.09 = 156,311.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,635.54x = 391,415.09 × 156,311.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,635.54x = 61,182,575,333.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,182,575,333.98/283,635.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,708.42

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