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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,062.23, 392,014.05 and 156,746.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,062.23, 392,014.05 and 156,746.04 is: 216,314.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,062.23 : 392,014.05 = 156,746.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,062.23/392,014.05 = 156,746.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,062.23x = 392,014.05 × 156,746.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,062.23x = 61,446,649,961.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,446,649,961.86/284,062.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,314.04

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