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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,774.46, 391,611.65 and 156,454.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,774.46, 391,611.65 and 156,454.61 is: 215,908.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,774.46 : 391,611.65 = 156,454.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,774.46/391,611.65 = 156,454.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,774.46x = 391,611.65 × 156,454.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,774.46x = 61,269,445,231.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,269,445,231.88/283,774.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,908.95

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