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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,006.11, 391,928.40 and 156,681.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,006.11, 391,928.40 and 156,681.70 is: 216,220.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,006.11 : 391,928.40 = 156,681.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,006.11/391,928.40 = 156,681.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,006.11x = 391,928.40 × 156,681.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,006.11x = 61,408,007,990.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,408,007,990.28/284,006.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,220.73

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