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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,238.67, 392,262.99 and 156,922.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,238.67, 392,262.99 and 156,922.46 is: 216,560.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,238.67 : 392,262.99 = 156,922.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,238.67/392,262.99 = 156,922.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,238.67x = 392,262.99 × 156,922.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,238.67x = 61,554,873,357.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,554,873,357.76/284,238.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,560.52

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