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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,767.24, 391,598.80 and 156,451.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,767.24, 391,598.80 and 156,451.04 is: 215,902.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,767.24 : 391,598.80 = 156,451.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,767.24/391,598.80 = 156,451.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,767.24x = 391,598.80 × 156,451.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,767.24x = 61,266,039,522.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,266,039,522.75/283,767.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,902.44

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