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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,145.20, 426,412.20 and 157,785.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,145.20, 426,412.20 and 157,785.20 is: 236,785.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,145.20 : 426,412.20 = 157,785.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,145.20/426,412.20 = 157,785.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,145.20x = 426,412.20 × 157,785.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,145.20x = 67,281,534,259.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,281,534,259.44/284,145.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,785.75

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