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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,677.72, 391,478 and 156,358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,677.72, 391,478 and 156,358.20 is: 215,775.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,677.72 : 391,478 = 156,358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,677.72/391,478 = 156,358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,677.72x = 391,478 × 156,358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,677.72x = 61,210,795,419.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,210,795,419.60/283,677.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,775.83

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