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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,186.88, 392,177.84 and 156,862.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,186.88, 392,177.84 and 156,862.44 is: 216,470.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,186.88 : 392,177.84 = 156,862.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,186.88/392,177.84 = 156,862.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,186.88x = 392,177.84 × 156,862.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,186.88x = 61,517,972,112.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,517,972,112.02/284,186.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,470.13

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