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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,234.44, 392,244.78 and 156,911.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,234.44, 392,244.78 and 156,911.08 is: 216,537.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,234.44 : 392,244.78 = 156,911.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,234.44/392,244.78 = 156,911.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,234.44x = 392,244.78 × 156,911.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,234.44x = 61,547,552,054.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,547,552,054.16/284,234.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,537.98

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