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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,191.31, 392,187.21 and 156,866.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,191.31, 392,187.21 and 156,866.87 is: 216,478.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,191.31 : 392,187.21 = 156,866.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,191.31/392,187.21 = 156,866.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,191.31x = 392,187.21 × 156,866.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,191.31x = 61,521,180,086.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,521,180,086.73/284,191.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,478.05

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