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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,799.91, 391,646.52 and 156,480.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,799.91, 391,646.52 and 156,480.03 is: 215,943.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,799.91 : 391,646.52 = 156,480.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,799.91/391,646.52 = 156,480.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,799.91x = 391,646.52 × 156,480.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,799.91x = 61,284,857,240.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,284,857,240.76/283,799.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,943.90

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