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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,213.46, 392,217.30 and 156,886.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,213.46, 392,217.30 and 156,886.32 is: 216,504.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,213.46 : 392,217.30 = 156,886.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,213.46/392,217.30 = 156,886.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,213.46x = 392,217.30 × 156,886.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,213.46x = 61,533,528,837.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,533,528,837.34/284,213.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,504.63

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