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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,267.72, 392,288.36 and 156,942.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,267.72, 392,288.36 and 156,942.38 is: 216,579.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,267.72 : 392,288.36 = 156,942.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,267.72/392,288.36 = 156,942.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,267.72x = 392,288.36 × 156,942.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,267.72x = 61,566,666,118.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,566,666,118.54/284,267.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,579.87

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