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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,230.27, 392,235.36 and 156,903.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,230.27, 392,235.36 and 156,903.13 is: 216,524.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,230.27 : 392,235.36 = 156,903.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,230.27/392,235.36 = 156,903.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,230.27x = 392,235.36 × 156,903.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,230.27x = 61,542,953,719.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,542,953,719.50/284,230.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,524.98

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