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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,232.41, 392,230.44 and 156,905.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,232.41, 392,230.44 and 156,905.27 is: 216,523.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,232.41 : 392,230.44 = 156,905.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,232.41/392,230.44 = 156,905.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,232.41x = 392,230.44 × 156,905.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,232.41x = 61,543,023,090.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,543,023,090.42/284,232.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,523.59

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