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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,049.60, 391,996.65 and 156,733.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,049.60, 391,996.65 and 156,733.39 is: 216,296.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,049.60 : 391,996.65 = 156,733.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,049.60/391,996.65 = 156,733.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,049.60x = 391,996.65 × 156,733.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,049.60x = 61,438,965,231.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,438,965,231.73/284,049.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,296.61

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