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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,014.73, 391,942.73 and 156,698.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,014.73, 391,942.73 and 156,698.93 is: 216,245.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,014.73 : 391,942.73 = 156,698.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,014.73/391,942.73 = 156,698.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,014.73x = 391,942.73 × 156,698.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,014.73x = 61,417,006,412.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,417,006,412.28/284,014.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,245.85

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