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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,188.32, 392,179.92 and 156,863.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,188.32, 392,179.92 and 156,863.94 is: 216,472.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,188.32 : 392,179.92 = 156,863.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,188.32/392,179.92 = 156,863.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,188.32x = 392,179.92 × 156,863.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,188.32x = 61,518,887,440.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,518,887,440.08/284,188.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,472.26

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