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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,234.74, 392,241.53 and 156,907.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,234.74, 392,241.53 and 156,907.60 is: 216,531.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,234.74 : 392,241.53 = 156,907.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,234.74/392,241.53 = 156,907.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,234.74x = 392,241.53 × 156,907.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,234.74x = 61,545,677,092.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,545,677,092.63/284,234.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,531.16

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