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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,766.85, 391,600.92 and 156,447

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,766.85, 391,600.92 and 156,447 is: 215,898.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,766.85 : 391,600.92 = 156,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,766.85/391,600.92 = 156,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,766.85x = 391,600.92 × 156,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,766.85x = 61,264,789,131.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,264,789,131.24/283,766.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,898.33

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