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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,153.77, 392,130.26 and 156,829.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,153.77, 392,130.26 and 156,829.37 is: 216,423.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,153.77 : 392,130.26 = 156,829.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,153.77/392,130.26 = 156,829.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,153.77x = 392,130.26 × 156,829.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,153.77x = 61,497,540,359.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,497,540,359.21/284,153.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,423.45

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