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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,227.76, 392,233.96 and 156,903.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,227.76, 392,233.96 and 156,903.04 is: 216,526.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,227.76 : 392,233.96 = 156,903.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,227.76/392,233.96 = 156,903.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,227.76x = 392,233.96 × 156,903.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,227.76x = 61,542,700,715.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,542,700,715.24/284,227.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,526.00

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