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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,058.81, 392,000.88 and 156,734.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,058.81, 392,000.88 and 156,734.41 is: 216,293.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,058.81 : 392,000.88 = 156,734.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,058.81/392,000.88 = 156,734.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,058.81x = 392,000.88 × 156,734.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,058.81x = 61,440,026,646.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,440,026,646.28/284,058.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,293.33

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