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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,230.32, 392,227.62 and 156,903.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,230.32, 392,227.62 and 156,903.18 is: 216,520.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,230.32 : 392,227.62 = 156,903.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,230.32/392,227.62 = 156,903.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,230.32x = 392,227.62 × 156,903.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,230.32x = 61,541,760,861.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,541,760,861.83/284,230.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,520.75

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