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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,176.68, 392,167.07 and 156,852.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,176.68, 392,167.07 and 156,852.37 is: 216,458.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,176.68 : 392,167.07 = 156,852.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,176.68/392,167.07 = 156,852.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,176.68x = 392,167.07 × 156,852.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,176.68x = 61,512,334,365.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,512,334,365.46/284,176.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,458.07

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