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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,138.20, 426,401.70 and 157,778.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,138.20, 426,401.70 and 157,778.20 is: 236,775.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,138.20 : 426,401.70 = 157,778.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,138.20/426,401.70 = 157,778.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,138.20x = 426,401.70 × 157,778.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,138.20x = 67,276,892,702.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,276,892,702.94/284,138.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,775.25

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