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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,779.18, 391,617.99 and 156,459.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,779.18, 391,617.99 and 156,459.42 is: 215,915.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,779.18 : 391,617.99 = 156,459.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,779.18/391,617.99 = 156,459.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,779.18x = 391,617.99 × 156,459.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,779.18x = 61,272,323,576.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,272,323,576.97/283,779.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,915.50

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