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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,063.60, 392,007.38 and 156,739.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,063.60, 392,007.38 and 156,739.16 is: 216,299.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,063.60 : 392,007.38 = 156,739.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,063.60/392,007.38 = 156,739.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,063.60x = 392,007.38 × 156,739.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,063.60x = 61,442,907,455.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,442,907,455.00/284,063.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,299.83

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