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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,660.61, 391,450.83 and 156,336.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,660.61, 391,450.83 and 156,336.17 is: 215,743.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,660.61 : 391,450.83 = 156,336.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,660.61/391,450.83 = 156,336.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,660.61x = 391,450.83 × 156,336.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,660.61x = 61,197,923,505.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,197,923,505.52/283,660.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,743.47

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