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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,236.67, 392,260.23 and 156,920.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,236.67, 392,260.23 and 156,920.46 is: 216,557.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,236.67 : 392,260.23 = 156,920.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,236.67/392,260.23 = 156,920.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,236.67x = 392,260.23 × 156,920.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,236.67x = 61,553,655,731.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,553,655,731.31/284,236.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,557.76

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