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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,203.30, 392,199.73 and 156,877.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,203.30, 392,199.73 and 156,877.98 is: 216,491.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,203.30 : 392,199.73 = 156,877.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,203.30/392,199.73 = 156,877.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,203.30x = 392,199.73 × 156,877.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,203.30x = 61,527,500,614.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,527,500,614.56/284,203.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,491.15

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