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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,210.43, 392,213.13 and 156,883.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,210.43, 392,213.13 and 156,883.29 is: 216,500.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,210.43 : 392,213.13 = 156,883.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,210.43/392,213.13 = 156,883.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,210.43x = 392,213.13 × 156,883.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,210.43x = 61,531,686,215.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,531,686,215.60/284,210.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,500.45

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