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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,007.03, 391,910.31 and 156,684.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,007.03, 391,910.31 and 156,684.75 is: 216,214.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,007.03 : 391,910.31 = 156,684.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,007.03/391,910.31 = 156,684.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,007.03x = 391,910.31 × 156,684.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,007.03x = 61,406,368,944.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,406,368,944.77/284,007.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,214.26

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