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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,006.03, 391,908.93 and 156,683.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,006.03, 391,908.93 and 156,683.75 is: 216,212.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,006.03 : 391,908.93 = 156,683.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,006.03/391,908.93 = 156,683.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,006.03x = 391,908.93 × 156,683.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,006.03x = 61,405,760,810.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,405,760,810.89/284,006.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,212.88

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