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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,027.53, 391,959.27 and 156,706.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,027.53, 391,959.27 and 156,706.87 is: 216,256.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,027.53 : 391,959.27 = 156,706.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,027.53/391,959.27 = 156,706.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,027.53x = 391,959.27 × 156,706.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,027.53x = 61,422,710,369.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,422,710,369.18/284,027.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,256.19

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