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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,753.08, 391,581.86 and 156,433.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,753.08, 391,581.86 and 156,433.23 is: 215,879.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,753.08 : 391,581.86 = 156,433.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,753.08/391,581.86 = 156,433.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,753.08x = 391,581.86 × 156,433.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,753.08x = 61,256,414,387.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,256,414,387.04/283,753.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,879.29

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