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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,129.76, 392,104.52 and 156,802.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,129.76, 392,104.52 and 156,802.62 is: 216,390.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,129.76 : 392,104.52 = 156,802.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,129.76/392,104.52 = 156,802.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,129.76x = 392,104.52 × 156,802.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,129.76x = 61,483,016,049.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,483,016,049.84/284,129.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,390.62

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