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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,004.03, 391,906.17 and 156,681.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,004.03, 391,906.17 and 156,681.75 is: 216,210.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,004.03 : 391,906.17 = 156,681.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,004.03/391,906.17 = 156,681.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,004.03x = 391,906.17 × 156,681.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,004.03x = 61,404,544,551.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,404,544,551.40/284,004.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,210.12

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