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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,001.22, 391,921.63 and 156,676.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,001.22, 391,921.63 and 156,676.80 is: 216,213.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,001.22 : 391,921.63 = 156,676.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,001.22/391,921.63 = 156,676.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,001.22x = 391,921.63 × 156,676.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,001.22x = 61,405,026,839.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,405,026,839.18/284,001.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,213.95

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