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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,174.19, 392,132.43 and 156,841.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,174.19, 392,132.43 and 156,841.59 is: 216,425.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,174.19 : 392,132.43 = 156,841.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,174.19/392,132.43 = 156,841.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,174.19x = 392,132.43 × 156,841.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,174.19x = 61,502,673,811.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,502,673,811.76/284,174.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,425.97

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