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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,069.04, 392,017.68 and 156,753.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,069.04, 392,017.68 and 156,753.12 is: 216,320.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,069.04 : 392,017.68 = 156,753.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,069.04/392,017.68 = 156,753.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,069.04x = 392,017.68 × 156,753.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,069.04x = 61,449,994,435.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,449,994,435.16/284,069.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,320.63

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