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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,079.60, 392,020.44 and 156,755.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,079.60, 392,020.44 and 156,755.28 is: 216,317.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,079.60 : 392,020.44 = 156,755.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,079.60/392,020.44 = 156,755.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,079.60x = 392,020.44 × 156,755.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,079.60x = 61,451,273,837.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,451,273,837.92/284,079.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,317.10

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