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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,003.96, 391,926.84 and 156,679.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,003.96, 391,926.84 and 156,679.52 is: 216,218.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,003.96 : 391,926.84 = 156,679.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,003.96/391,926.84 = 156,679.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,003.96x = 391,926.84 × 156,679.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,003.96x = 61,406,909,166.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,406,909,166.32/284,003.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,218.50

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