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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,228.60, 392,233.56 and 156,904.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,228.60, 392,233.56 and 156,904.16 is: 216,526.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,228.60 : 392,233.56 = 156,904.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,228.60/392,233.56 = 156,904.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,228.60x = 392,233.56 × 156,904.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,228.60x = 61,543,077,255.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,543,077,255.61/284,228.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,526.69

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