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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,213.43, 392,217.27 and 156,886.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,213.43, 392,217.27 and 156,886.29 is: 216,504.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,213.43 : 392,217.27 = 156,886.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,213.43/392,217.27 = 156,886.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,213.43x = 392,217.27 × 156,886.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,213.43x = 61,533,512,364.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,533,512,364.23/284,213.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,504.59

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