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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,761.62, 391,594.07 and 156,441.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,761.62, 391,594.07 and 156,441.77 is: 215,891.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,761.62 : 391,594.07 = 156,441.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,761.62/391,594.07 = 156,441.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,761.62x = 391,594.07 × 156,441.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,761.62x = 61,261,669,432.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,261,669,432.30/283,761.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,891.32

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