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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,244.53, 392,247.17 and 156,917.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,244.53, 392,247.17 and 156,917.39 is: 216,540.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,244.53 : 392,247.17 = 156,917.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,244.53/392,247.17 = 156,917.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,244.53x = 392,247.17 × 156,917.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,244.53x = 61,550,402,151.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,550,402,151.29/284,244.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,540.32

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