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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,047.93, 391,985.85 and 156,723.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,047.93, 391,985.85 and 156,723.51 is: 216,278.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,047.93 : 391,985.85 = 156,723.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,047.93/391,985.85 = 156,723.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,047.93x = 391,985.85 × 156,723.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,047.93x = 61,433,398,282.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,433,398,282.33/284,047.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,278.28

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