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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,001.96, 391,922.67 and 156,677.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,001.96, 391,922.67 and 156,677.55 is: 216,215.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,001.96 : 391,922.67 = 156,677.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,001.96/391,922.67 = 156,677.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,001.96x = 391,922.67 × 156,677.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,001.96x = 61,405,483,725.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,405,483,725.06/284,001.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,215.00

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