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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,164.80, 392,146.64 and 156,839.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,164.80, 392,146.64 and 156,839.52 is: 216,438.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,164.80 : 392,146.64 = 156,839.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,164.80/392,146.64 = 156,839.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,164.80x = 392,146.64 × 156,839.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,164.80x = 61,504,090,787.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,504,090,787.21/284,164.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,438.10

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