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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,266.22, 392,286.29 and 156,940.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,266.22, 392,286.29 and 156,940.88 is: 216,577.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,266.22 : 392,286.29 = 156,940.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,266.22/392,286.29 = 156,940.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,266.22x = 392,286.29 × 156,940.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,266.22x = 61,565,752,818.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,565,752,818.40/284,266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,577.80

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