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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,030.28, 391,963.05 and 156,709.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,030.28, 391,963.05 and 156,709.62 is: 216,259.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,030.28 : 391,963.05 = 156,709.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,030.28/391,963.05 = 156,709.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,030.28x = 391,963.05 × 156,709.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,030.28x = 61,424,380,619.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,424,380,619.54/284,030.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,259.97

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