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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,132.26, 392,091.06 and 156,806.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,132.26, 392,091.06 and 156,806.20 is: 216,386.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,132.26 : 392,091.06 = 156,806.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,132.26/392,091.06 = 156,806.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,132.26x = 392,091.06 × 156,806.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,132.26x = 61,482,309,172.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,482,309,172.57/284,132.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,386.23

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