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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,763.62, 391,596.84 and 156,443.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,763.62, 391,596.84 and 156,443.78 is: 215,894.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,763.62 : 391,596.84 = 156,443.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,763.62/391,596.84 = 156,443.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,763.62x = 391,596.84 × 156,443.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,763.62x = 61,262,889,885.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,262,889,885.66/283,763.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,894.09

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