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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,601.12, 391,377.90 and 156,284.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,601.12, 391,377.90 and 156,284.90 is: 215,677.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,601.12 : 391,377.90 = 156,284.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,601.12/391,377.90 = 156,284.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,601.12x = 391,377.90 × 156,284.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,601.12x = 61,166,455,963.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,166,455,963.71/283,601.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,677.77

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