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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,225.07, 392,230.67 and 156,900.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,225.07, 392,230.67 and 156,900.75 is: 216,523.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,225.07 : 392,230.67 = 156,900.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,225.07/392,230.67 = 156,900.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,225.07x = 392,230.67 × 156,900.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,225.07x = 61,541,285,511.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,541,285,511.50/284,225.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,523.07

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