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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,151.51, 392,117.63 and 156,825.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,151.51, 392,117.63 and 156,825.45 is: 216,412.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,151.51 : 392,117.63 = 156,825.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,151.51/392,117.63 = 156,825.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,151.51x = 392,117.63 × 156,825.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,151.51x = 61,494,022,993.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,494,022,993.56/284,151.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,412.80

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