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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,775.50, 391,612.85 and 156,455.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,775.50, 391,612.85 and 156,455.65 is: 215,910.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,775.50 : 391,612.85 = 156,455.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,775.50/391,612.85 = 156,455.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,775.50x = 391,612.85 × 156,455.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,775.50x = 61,270,042,995.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,270,042,995.10/283,775.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,910.26

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