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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,023.80, 391,954.10 and 156,703.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,023.80, 391,954.10 and 156,703.12 is: 216,251.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,023.80 : 391,954.10 = 156,703.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,023.80/391,954.10 = 156,703.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,023.80x = 391,954.10 × 156,703.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,023.80x = 61,420,430,366.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,420,430,366.79/284,023.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,251.00

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