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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,213.70, 392,207.13 and 156,880.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,213.70, 392,207.13 and 156,880.08 is: 216,490.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,213.70 : 392,207.13 = 156,880.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,213.70/392,207.13 = 156,880.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,213.70x = 392,207.13 × 156,880.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,213.70x = 61,529,485,930.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,529,485,930.97/284,213.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,490.22

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