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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,799.62, 391,642.99 and 156,475.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,799.62, 391,642.99 and 156,475.59 is: 215,936.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,799.62 : 391,642.99 = 156,475.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,799.62/391,642.99 = 156,475.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,799.62x = 391,642.99 × 156,475.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,799.62x = 61,282,567,929.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,282,567,929.61/283,799.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,936.05

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