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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,170.14, 392,152.29 and 156,843

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,170.14, 392,152.29 and 156,843 is: 216,441.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,170.14 : 392,152.29 = 156,843 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,170.14/392,152.29 = 156,843/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,170.14x = 392,152.29 × 156,843
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,170.14x = 61,506,341,032.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,506,341,032.31/284,170.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,441.96

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