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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,067.79, 392,013.10 and 156,743.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,067.79, 392,013.10 and 156,743.28 is: 216,305.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,067.79 : 392,013.10 = 156,743.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,067.79/392,013.10 = 156,743.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,067.79x = 392,013.10 × 156,743.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,067.79x = 61,445,419,292.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,445,419,292.90/284,067.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,305.48

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