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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,275.02, 392,300.11 and 156,950.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,275.02, 392,300.11 and 156,950.86 is: 216,592.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,275.02 : 392,300.11 = 156,950.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,275.02/392,300.11 = 156,950.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,275.02x = 392,300.11 × 156,950.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,275.02x = 61,571,839,642.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,571,839,642.59/284,275.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,592.51

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