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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,263.21, 392,282.13 and 156,937.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,263.21, 392,282.13 and 156,937.89 is: 216,573.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,263.21 : 392,282.13 = 156,937.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,263.21/392,282.13 = 156,937.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,263.21x = 392,282.13 × 156,937.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,263.21x = 61,563,929,766.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,563,929,766.91/284,263.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,573.68

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