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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,763.44, 391,608.03 and 156,438.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,763.44, 391,608.03 and 156,438.73 is: 215,893.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,763.44 : 391,608.03 = 156,438.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,763.44/391,608.03 = 156,438.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,763.44x = 391,608.03 × 156,438.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,763.44x = 61,262,662,871.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,262,662,871.00/283,763.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,893.43

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