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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,061.60, 392,004.63 and 156,737.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,061.60, 392,004.63 and 156,737.16 is: 216,297.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,061.60 : 392,004.63 = 156,737.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,061.60/392,004.63 = 156,737.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,061.60x = 392,004.63 × 156,737.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,061.60x = 61,441,692,413.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,441,692,413.05/284,061.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,297.07

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