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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,051.81, 391,999.70 and 156,735.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,051.81, 391,999.70 and 156,735.61 is: 216,299.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,051.81 : 391,999.70 = 156,735.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,051.81/391,999.70 = 156,735.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,051.81x = 391,999.70 × 156,735.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,051.81x = 61,440,311,511.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,440,311,511.16/284,051.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,299.66

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