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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,112.26, 392,063.46 and 156,786.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,112.26, 392,063.46 and 156,786.20 is: 216,358.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,112.26 : 392,063.46 = 156,786.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,112.26/392,063.46 = 156,786.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,112.26x = 392,063.46 × 156,786.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,112.26x = 61,470,140,052.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,470,140,052.25/284,112.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,358.63

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