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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,064.22, 392,009.79 and 156,743.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,064.22, 392,009.79 and 156,743.56 is: 216,306.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,064.22 : 392,009.79 = 156,743.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,064.22/392,009.79 = 156,743.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,064.22x = 392,009.79 × 156,743.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,064.22x = 61,445,010,039.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,445,010,039.45/284,064.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,306.76

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