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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,228.53, 392,225.08 and 156,901.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,228.53, 392,225.08 and 156,901.39 is: 216,518.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,228.53 : 392,225.08 = 156,901.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,228.53/392,225.08 = 156,901.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,228.53x = 392,225.08 × 156,901.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,228.53x = 61,540,660,244.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,540,660,244.86/284,228.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,518.24

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