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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,226.56, 392,233.18 and 156,902.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,226.56, 392,233.18 and 156,902.30 is: 216,525.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,226.56 : 392,233.18 = 156,902.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,226.56/392,233.18 = 156,902.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,226.56x = 392,233.18 × 156,902.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,226.56x = 61,542,288,078.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,542,288,078.31/284,226.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,525.47

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