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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,154.08, 392,131.82 and 156,828.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,154.08, 392,131.82 and 156,828.75 is: 216,423.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,154.08 : 392,131.82 = 156,828.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,154.08/392,131.82 = 156,828.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,154.08x = 392,131.82 × 156,828.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,154.08x = 61,497,542,381.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,497,542,381.68/284,154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,423.23

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