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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,215.44, 392,220.04 and 156,888.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,215.44, 392,220.04 and 156,888.30 is: 216,507.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,215.44 : 392,220.04 = 156,888.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,215.44/392,220.04 = 156,888.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,215.44x = 392,220.04 × 156,888.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,215.44x = 61,534,735,301.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,534,735,301.53/284,215.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,507.36

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