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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,153.22, 392,130.65 and 156,827.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,153.22, 392,130.65 and 156,827.91 is: 216,422.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,153.22 : 392,130.65 = 156,827.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,153.22/392,130.65 = 156,827.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,153.22x = 392,130.65 × 156,827.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,153.22x = 61,497,029,502.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,497,029,502.30/284,153.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,422.08

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