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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,759.12, 391,590.62 and 156,439.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,759.12, 391,590.62 and 156,439.27 is: 215,887.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,759.12 : 391,590.62 = 156,439.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,759.12/391,590.62 = 156,439.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,759.12x = 391,590.62 × 156,439.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,759.12x = 61,260,150,731.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,260,150,731.65/283,759.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,887.87

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