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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,796.66, 391,642.04 and 156,476.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,796.66, 391,642.04 and 156,476.78 is: 215,939.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,796.66 : 391,642.04 = 156,476.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,796.66/391,642.04 = 156,476.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,796.66x = 391,642.04 × 156,476.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,796.66x = 61,282,882,591.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,282,882,591.24/283,796.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,939.41

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