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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,183.82, 392,173.70 and 156,859.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,183.82, 392,173.70 and 156,859.44 is: 216,466.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,183.82 : 392,173.70 = 156,859.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,183.82/392,173.70 = 156,859.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,183.82x = 392,173.70 × 156,859.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,183.82x = 61,516,146,180.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,516,146,180.43/284,183.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,466.04

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