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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,267.12, 392,288.52 and 156,951.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,267.12, 392,288.52 and 156,951.44 is: 216,592.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,267.12 : 392,288.52 = 156,951.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,267.12/392,288.52 = 156,951.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,267.12x = 392,288.52 × 156,951.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,267.12x = 61,570,248,109.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,570,248,109.47/284,267.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,592.93

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