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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,398.77, 391,087.89 and 156,071.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,398.77, 391,087.89 and 156,071.63 is: 215,377.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,398.77 : 391,087.89 = 156,071.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,398.77/391,087.89 = 156,071.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,398.77x = 391,087.89 × 156,071.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,398.77x = 61,037,722,510.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,037,722,510.12/283,398.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,377.52

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