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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,079.76, 392,018.61 and 156,753.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,079.76, 392,018.61 and 156,753.70 is: 216,313.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,079.76 : 392,018.61 = 156,753.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,079.76/392,018.61 = 156,753.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,079.76x = 392,018.61 × 156,753.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,079.76x = 61,450,367,586.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,450,367,586.36/284,079.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,313.78

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