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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,116.70, 392,073.27 and 156,783.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,116.70, 392,073.27 and 156,783.08 is: 216,356.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,116.70 : 392,073.27 = 156,783.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,116.70/392,073.27 = 156,783.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,116.70x = 392,073.27 × 156,783.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,116.70x = 61,470,454,856.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,470,454,856.27/284,116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,356.36

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