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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,747.77, 391,552.29 and 159,587.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,747.77, 391,552.29 and 159,587.33 is: 220,219.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,747.77 : 391,552.29 = 159,587.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,747.77/391,552.29 = 159,587.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,747.77x = 391,552.29 × 159,587.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,747.77x = 62,486,782,558.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,486,782,558.72/283,747.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,219.47

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