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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,699.83, 391,507.65 and 156,375.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,699.83, 391,507.65 and 156,375.54 is: 215,799.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,699.83 : 391,507.65 = 156,375.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,699.83/391,507.65 = 156,375.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,699.83x = 391,507.65 × 156,375.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,699.83x = 61,222,220,182.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,222,220,182.88/283,699.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,799.28

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