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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,774.50, 391,611.47 and 156,454.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,774.50, 391,611.47 and 156,454.65 is: 215,908.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,774.50 : 391,611.47 = 156,454.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,774.50/391,611.47 = 156,454.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,774.50x = 391,611.47 × 156,454.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,774.50x = 61,269,434,692.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,269,434,692.56/283,774.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,908.88

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