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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,116.41, 392,079.29 and 156,799.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,116.41, 392,079.29 and 156,799.80 is: 216,382.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,116.41 : 392,079.29 = 156,799.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,116.41/392,079.29 = 156,799.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,116.41x = 392,079.29 × 156,799.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,116.41x = 61,477,953,472.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,477,953,472.14/284,116.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,382.97

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