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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,766.44, 391,612.17 and 156,441.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,766.44, 391,612.17 and 156,441.73 is: 215,897.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,766.44 : 391,612.17 = 156,441.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,766.44/391,612.17 = 156,441.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,766.44x = 391,612.17 × 156,441.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,766.44x = 61,264,485,363.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,264,485,363.85/283,766.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,897.57

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