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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,061.90, 392,013.56 and 156,745.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,061.90, 392,013.56 and 156,745.70 is: 216,313.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,061.90 : 392,013.56 = 156,745.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,061.90/392,013.56 = 156,745.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,061.90x = 392,013.56 × 156,745.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,061.90x = 61,446,438,303.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,446,438,303.49/284,061.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,313.55

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