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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,654.54, 391,441.26 and 156,330.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,654.54, 391,441.26 and 156,330.28 is: 215,734.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,654.54 : 391,441.26 = 156,330.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,654.54/391,441.26 = 156,330.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,654.54x = 391,441.26 × 156,330.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,654.54x = 61,194,121,779.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,194,121,779.35/283,654.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,734.68

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