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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,010.80, 391,934.04 and 156,700.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,010.80, 391,934.04 and 156,700.40 is: 216,246.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,010.80 : 391,934.04 = 156,700.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,010.80/391,934.04 = 156,700.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,010.80x = 391,934.04 × 156,700.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,010.80x = 61,416,220,841.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,416,220,841.62/284,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,246.08

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