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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,194.32, 392,188.20 and 156,869.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,194.32, 392,188.20 and 156,869.94 is: 216,480.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,194.32 : 392,188.20 = 156,869.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,194.32/392,188.20 = 156,869.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,194.32x = 392,188.20 × 156,869.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,194.32x = 61,522,539,402.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,522,539,402.71/284,194.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,480.54

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