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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,060.82, 392,003.64 and 156,736.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,060.82, 392,003.64 and 156,736.42 is: 216,296.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,060.82 : 392,003.64 = 156,736.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,060.82/392,003.64 = 156,736.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,060.82x = 392,003.64 × 156,736.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,060.82x = 61,441,247,160.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,441,247,160.57/284,060.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,296.10

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