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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,194.82, 392,188.89 and 156,870.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,194.82, 392,188.89 and 156,870.44 is: 216,481.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,194.82 : 392,188.89 = 156,870.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,194.82/392,188.89 = 156,870.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,194.82x = 392,188.89 × 156,870.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,194.82x = 61,522,843,737.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,522,843,737.41/284,194.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,481.23

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