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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,010.76, 391,932.66 and 156,691.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,010.76, 391,932.66 and 156,691.72 is: 216,233.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,010.76 : 391,932.66 = 156,691.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,010.76/391,932.66 = 156,691.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,010.76x = 391,932.66 × 156,691.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,010.76x = 61,412,602,619.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,412,602,619.58/284,010.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,233.37

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