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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,022.78, 391,952.70 and 156,702.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,022.78, 391,952.70 and 156,702.12 is: 216,249.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,022.78 : 391,952.70 = 156,702.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,022.78/391,952.70 = 156,702.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,022.78x = 391,952.70 × 156,702.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,022.78x = 61,419,819,029.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,419,819,029.72/284,022.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,249.62

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