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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,060.90, 392,012.18 and 156,744.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,060.90, 392,012.18 and 156,744.70 is: 216,312.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,060.90 : 392,012.18 = 156,744.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,060.90/392,012.18 = 156,744.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,060.90x = 392,012.18 × 156,744.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,060.90x = 61,445,831,550.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,445,831,550.45/284,060.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,312.18

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