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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,072.88, 392,020.14 and 156,748.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,072.88, 392,020.14 and 156,748.44 is: 216,312.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,072.88 : 392,020.14 = 156,748.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,072.88/392,020.14 = 156,748.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,072.88x = 392,020.14 × 156,748.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,072.88x = 61,448,545,393.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,448,545,393.58/284,072.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,312.61

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