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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,759.99, 391,591.80 and 156,440.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,759.99, 391,591.80 and 156,440.14 is: 215,889.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,759.99 : 391,591.80 = 156,440.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,759.99/391,591.80 = 156,440.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,759.99x = 391,591.80 × 156,440.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,759.99x = 61,260,676,014.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,260,676,014.85/283,759.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,889.05

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