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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,164.81, 392,119.52 and 156,832.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,164.81, 392,119.52 and 156,832.20 is: 216,413.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,164.81 : 392,119.52 = 156,832.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,164.81/392,119.52 = 156,832.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,164.81x = 392,119.52 × 156,832.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,164.81x = 61,496,966,200.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,496,966,200.38/284,164.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,413.03

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