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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,170.94, 392,127.96 and 156,838.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,170.94, 392,127.96 and 156,838.33 is: 216,421.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,170.94 : 392,127.96 = 156,838.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,170.94/392,127.96 = 156,838.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,170.94x = 392,127.96 × 156,838.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,170.94x = 61,500,692,432.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,500,692,432.07/284,170.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,421.47

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