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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,241.48, 392,250.76 and 156,914.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,241.48, 392,250.76 and 156,914.34 is: 216,540.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,241.48 : 392,250.76 = 156,914.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,241.48/392,250.76 = 156,914.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,241.48x = 392,250.76 × 156,914.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,241.48x = 61,549,769,119.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,549,769,119.90/284,241.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,540.42

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