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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,804.62, 391,653.45 and 156,484.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,804.62, 391,653.45 and 156,484.77 is: 215,950.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,804.62 : 391,653.45 = 156,484.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,804.62/391,653.45 = 156,484.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,804.62x = 391,653.45 × 156,484.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,804.62x = 61,287,800,042.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,287,800,042.96/283,804.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,950.68

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