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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,252.02, 392,265.24 and 156,924.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,252.02, 392,265.24 and 156,924.88 is: 216,554.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,252.02 : 392,265.24 = 156,924.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,252.02/392,265.24 = 156,924.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,252.02x = 392,265.24 × 156,924.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,252.02x = 61,556,175,715.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,556,175,715.17/284,252.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,554.93

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