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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,173.76, 426,448.88 and 156,179.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,173.76, 426,448.88 and 156,179.42 is: 234,372.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,173.76 : 426,448.88 = 156,179.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,173.76/426,448.88 = 156,179.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,173.76x = 426,448.88 × 156,179.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,173.76x = 66,602,538,738.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,602,538,738.05/284,173.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,372.59

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