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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,064.48, 392,005.56 and 156,737.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,064.48, 392,005.56 and 156,737.28 is: 216,295.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,064.48 : 392,005.56 = 156,737.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,064.48/392,005.56 = 156,737.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,064.48x = 392,005.56 × 156,737.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,064.48x = 61,441,885,219.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,441,885,219.28/284,064.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,295.56

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