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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,228.67, 392,249.19 and 156,912.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,228.67, 392,249.19 and 156,912.46 is: 216,546.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,228.67 : 392,249.19 = 156,912.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,228.67/392,249.19 = 156,912.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,228.67x = 392,249.19 × 156,912.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,228.67x = 61,548,785,335.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,548,785,335.91/284,228.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,546.72

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