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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,153.45, 392,130.95 and 156,828.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,153.45, 392,130.95 and 156,828.13 is: 216,422.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,153.45 : 392,130.95 = 156,828.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,153.45/392,130.95 = 156,828.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,153.45x = 392,130.95 × 156,828.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,153.45x = 61,497,163,603.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,497,163,603.62/284,153.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,422.37

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