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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,065.60, 392,010.14 and 156,741.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,065.60, 392,010.14 and 156,741.16 is: 216,302.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,065.60 : 392,010.14 = 156,741.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,065.60/392,010.14 = 156,741.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,065.60x = 392,010.14 × 156,741.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,065.60x = 61,444,124,075.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,444,124,075.36/284,065.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,302.59

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