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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,777.47, 391,615.80 and 156,457.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,777.47, 391,615.80 and 156,457.62 is: 215,913.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,777.47 : 391,615.80 = 156,457.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,777.47/391,615.80 = 156,457.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,777.47x = 391,615.80 × 156,457.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,777.47x = 61,271,276,022.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,271,276,022.40/283,777.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,913.11

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