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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,801.62, 391,645.74 and 156,477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,801.62, 391,645.74 and 156,477.60 is: 215,938.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,801.62 : 391,645.74 = 156,477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,801.62/391,645.74 = 156,477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,801.62x = 391,645.74 × 156,477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,801.62x = 61,283,785,445.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,283,785,445.42/283,801.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,938.81

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