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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,094.18, 392,046.21 and 156,766.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,094.18, 392,046.21 and 156,766.50 is: 216,335.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,094.18 : 392,046.21 = 156,766.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,094.18/392,046.21 = 156,766.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,094.18x = 392,046.21 × 156,766.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,094.18x = 61,459,712,179.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,459,712,179.97/284,094.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,335.70

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