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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,063.40, 392,015.66 and 156,747.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,063.40, 392,015.66 and 156,747.20 is: 216,315.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,063.40 : 392,015.66 = 156,747.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,063.40/392,015.66 = 156,747.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,063.40x = 392,015.66 × 156,747.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,063.40x = 61,447,354,317.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,447,354,317.34/284,063.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,315.63

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