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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,004.24, 391,925.88 and 156,680.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,004.24, 391,925.88 and 156,680.16 is: 216,218.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,004.24 : 391,925.88 = 156,680.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,004.24/391,925.88 = 156,680.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,004.24x = 391,925.88 × 156,680.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,004.24x = 61,407,009,586.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,407,009,586.54/284,004.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,218.64

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