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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,059.65, 392,010.46 and 156,743.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,059.65, 392,010.46 and 156,743.45 is: 216,310.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,059.65 : 392,010.46 = 156,743.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,059.65/392,010.46 = 156,743.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,059.65x = 392,010.46 × 156,743.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,059.65x = 61,445,069,584.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,445,069,584.58/284,059.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,310.45

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