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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,227.60, 392,232.18 and 156,903.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,227.60, 392,232.18 and 156,903.16 is: 216,525.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,227.60 : 392,232.18 = 156,903.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,227.60/392,232.18 = 156,903.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,227.60x = 392,232.18 × 156,903.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,227.60x = 61,542,468,495.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,542,468,495.69/284,227.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,525.31

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