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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,059.32, 392,001.57 and 156,734.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,059.32, 392,001.57 and 156,734.91 is: 216,294.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,059.32 : 392,001.57 = 156,734.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,059.32/392,001.57 = 156,734.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,059.32x = 392,001.57 × 156,734.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,059.32x = 61,440,330,793.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,440,330,793.81/284,059.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,294.01

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