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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,796.51, 391,641.83 and 156,476.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,796.51, 391,641.83 and 156,476.63 is: 215,939.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,796.51 : 391,641.83 = 156,476.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,796.51/391,641.83 = 156,476.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,796.51x = 391,641.83 × 156,476.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,796.51x = 61,282,796,123.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,282,796,123.45/283,796.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,939.21

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