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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,151.32, 392,126.89 and 156,826.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,151.32, 392,126.89 and 156,826.91 is: 216,420.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,151.32 : 392,126.89 = 156,826.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,151.32/392,126.89 = 156,826.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,151.32x = 392,126.89 × 156,826.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,151.32x = 61,496,048,486.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,496,048,486.61/284,151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,420.07

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