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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,191.82, 392,184.75 and 156,867.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,191.82, 392,184.75 and 156,867.44 is: 216,477.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,191.82 : 392,184.75 = 156,867.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,191.82/392,184.75 = 156,867.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,191.82x = 392,184.75 × 156,867.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,191.82x = 61,521,017,739.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,521,017,739.54/284,191.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,477.09

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