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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,148.52, 392,122.26 and 156,821.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,148.52, 392,122.26 and 156,821.38 is: 216,412.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,148.52 : 392,122.26 = 156,821.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,148.52/392,122.26 = 156,821.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,148.52x = 392,122.26 × 156,821.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,148.52x = 61,493,153,941.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,493,153,941.92/284,148.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,412.02

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