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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,223.32, 392,228.25 and 156,899

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,223.32, 392,228.25 and 156,899 is: 216,520.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,223.32 : 392,228.25 = 156,899 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,223.32/392,228.25 = 156,899/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,223.32x = 392,228.25 × 156,899
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,223.32x = 61,540,220,196.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,540,220,196.75/284,223.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,520.66

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