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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,153.07, 392,130.43 and 156,827.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,153.07, 392,130.43 and 156,827.75 is: 216,421.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,153.07 : 392,130.43 = 156,827.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,153.07/392,130.43 = 156,827.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,153.07x = 392,130.43 × 156,827.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,153.07x = 61,496,933,043.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,496,933,043.43/284,153.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,421.85

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