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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,764.21, 391,597.32 and 156,444.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,764.21, 391,597.32 and 156,444.36 is: 215,894.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,764.21 : 391,597.32 = 156,444.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,764.21/391,597.32 = 156,444.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,764.21x = 391,597.32 × 156,444.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,764.21x = 61,263,192,105.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,263,192,105.12/283,764.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,894.71

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