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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,073.60, 392,012.16 and 156,749.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,073.60, 392,012.16 and 156,749.28 is: 216,308.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,073.60 : 392,012.16 = 156,749.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,073.60/392,012.16 = 156,749.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,073.60x = 392,012.16 × 156,749.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,073.60x = 61,447,623,831.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,447,623,831.24/284,073.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,308.82

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